Research Notes on Bulging Eye
Bulging eyes or exophthalmos is a condition resulting in forward displacement and entrapment of the eye from behind by the eyelids. Exophthalmos can be either bilateral (as is often seen in Graves' disease) or unilateral (as is often seen in an orbital tumor). Complete or partial dislocation from the orbit is also possible from trauma or swelling of surrounding tissue resulting from trauma. ...read more from Wikipedia
Top Resources on Bulging Eye
- Wikipedia: Exophthalmos | Eye Proptosis
- The Merck Manuals: Exophthalmos
- Mayo Clinic: Grave's Disease: Signs And Symptoms
- eMedicine: Exophthalmos (Feb. 7, 2007)
- WrongDiagnosis: Bulging Eyes
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Eyes-Bulging
- GP Notebook: Exophthalmos
- Formula Medical Group: Bulging Eyes - Proptosis
- HealthandAge: Bulging Eye And Thyroid Treatment (June 25, 2000)
- The Straight Dope: You'll Put Your Eye Out: Can The Human Eyeball Be Knocked Out Of The Head? (Apr. 15, 2005)
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