2. Hyperthyroidism
The leading cause of bulging eye syndrome is hyperthyroidism. As mentioned, patients experiencing the onset of Graves’ disease, resulting in hyperthyroidism, develop an imbalance in thyroid hormone production. The thyroid produces triiodothyronine (T3), and tetraiodothyronine (T4), which are the essential hormones involved in managing energy production and consumption. The thyroid also helps to regulate metabolism through the release of T3 and T4.
Patients who develop hypothyroidism may start to notice that they develop symptoms of irregular metabolism. As a result, the patient may find that they begin to lose weight or experience sleeping problems such as insomnia. Fortunately, it’s possible to mitigate the effects of the disorder with the use of hormone replacement therapy available from your doctor.
Hyperthyroidism is also one of the leading causes of bulging eye syndrome. Doctors are uncertain of the exact reason why the condition causes the eyes to protrude. However, hyperthyroidism is present in almost every case of bulging eye syndrome.