What are bulging eyes?

Also known as: exophthalmos

When the eyes protrude out from their normal position a little more than usual, this could be a naturally occurring situation that doesn’t pose any risks. In other situations, however, it may be the sign of an underlying medical condition.

Reviewed by: Luxme Hariharan, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM

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