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Exophthalmos describes a medical condition where your eyeballs start to remove themselves from the eye socket, giving a bulging appearance. The disorder can affect one or both eyes at the same time. Depending on the severity, exophthalmos may cause issues with your vision due to corneal dryness, which may result in other complications and diseases such as conjunctivitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The effects of the syndrome can last for years in the eyes may continue to bulge if you do not receive treatment for the disorder. If left untreated, exophthalmos irritates the eyes, and you may experience severe discomfort that’s challenging to manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are eight symptoms of bulging eye syndrome. If you notice any of them starting to occur, it’s vital that you visit your doctor or ophthalmologist for a diagnosis. In many cases, exophthalmos Is a symptom of Graves disease, a disorder affecting the thyroid gland. Doctors will draw blood and send it for analysis to check on your thyroid hormone production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Dry Eyes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bulging eye disorder can cause the onset of dry eyes<\/a> in the affected individual.\u00a0As the eyes protrude from the socket, they place pressure on the membrane lining the cornea. This dryness causes irritation and scratching of the cornea resulting in redness and puffiness of the eyes.\u00a0People who experience the onset of bulging eye disorder find that it’s harder to blink their eyes than usual. As a result of less blinking, the eyes start to dry out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients that are dealing with dry eye syndrome due to bulging eye disorder require the use of a moisturizing eye drops solution, such as natural tears, to relieve the symptoms of discomfort associated with the condition. These eye drops are readily available over-the-counter from your local pharmacy or drug store. We recommend that you use the eye drops throughout the day to help you avoid the symptoms of dry eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do not experience any relief from dry eye syndrome using natural tears, speak to your doctor. They may suggest alternative therapies and medications that can help you deal with the symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Gritty Eyes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are dealing with the onset of bulging eye disorder may start to notice that they experience the sensation of grit in their eyes. When the eyes dry out due to the beginning of dry eye disorder, the lack of moisture in the eyelids causes the eyelid to scratch the surface of the cornea <\/a>lens. The cornea lens is a thin membrane covering the cornea, and when it dries out the patient experiences irritation that leads to a gritty feeling in the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some medical professionals refer to this condition as “sandy eyes,” due to the feeling of having foreign bodies floating around in the eye. In actuality, the reason for the irritation is due to the eyelids forming scars on the inner side. These tiny scars rub against the membrane covering the cornea, causing the sensations of irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using natural tears and other eye drop solutions may help to provide some relief from the condition. However, in some cases, the severity of dry eye syndrome may result in an exacerbation in your symptoms of bulging eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Redness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The symptoms of sandy eyes associated with a bulging eye disorder, and dry eye syndrome, may lead to changes in the coloring of the whites of your eyes. The whites of the eyes may turn red, and look angry in appearance.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cause of the redness is due to the irritation of the membrane lining\u00a0the eye. When dry syndrome develops due to bulging eye disorder; the patient experiences severe irritation of the eyes. As a result, they start to rub their eyes more frequently throughout the day. This action causes irritation and inflammation <\/a>of the eyelids and the tear ducts,\u00a0causing redness around the eyes as well as the white of the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients experiencing these symptoms should use natural tears to help lubricate the eyeball and prevent redness from occurring. However, patients in the advanced stages of the disorder may require medical intervention to help them overcome the effects of the disorder. Speak to your doctor about medical treatments and drugs available to help you manage the results of the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Puffy Eyes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are dealing with the onset of bulging eye disorder may find that they wake up in the morning experiencing the beginning of puffy eyes. This condition occurs due to fluid buildup in the tissues around the eyelids. In most cases, this inflammation occurs due to the patient rubbing their eyes frequently throughout the day, or unconsciously while they sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the irritation persists, and the symptoms of dry eyes worsen, the patient may continue to rub their eyes throughout the day, leading to fluid accumulating below the skin of the eyelids. As a result, the patient may find that their experience not only bulging eyes but the development of thick and puffy eyelids as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your doctor may recommend an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory<\/a> medication to assist with relieving the inflammation of the eyelid. Puffy eyes may also make it hard for you to close your eyelids, exacerbating the effects of dry eye syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Inflammation and Swelling of the Eyes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients with bulging eye disorder may experience extreme inflammation and swelling of the eyes in the advanced stages of the condition. This inflammation and swelling occur due to a buildup of fluid between the layers of skin in the eyelid. As a result, they find they develop puffy eyes, as well as symptoms of irritation. Patients may gain some relief from the use of natural tears or other eye drop solutions to help them manage the effects of the disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, in some severe cases, the inflammation and swelling may require the use of corticosteroids <\/a>to help reduce the symptoms. Doctors will prescribe corticosteroids to the patient, and most people suffering from the disorder will experience some relief from their symptoms within a few hours after taking the medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re experiencing severe inflammation and swelling of the eyes, speak to your doctor about medications and other solutions available to help you manage the disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6.  Vision Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients dealing with the effects of bulging eye disorder start to develop issues with their vision in the advanced stages. When the eyelid develops tiny scars on the inside of the eyelid, due to dry eye syndrome, it starts to scratch the cornea lens. As a result, the person may begin to develop the effects of blurry vision<\/a>, along with symptoms of irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients who notice any changes in their vision, as a result of bulging eyes, require immediate medical attention. If the patient does not receive treatment in time, the symptoms of blurry vision may end up being permanent. The use of eyeglasses and contact lenses will not help the condition, and the patient may end up requiring the use of LASIK therapy to help restore their vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you notice any vision problems that do not get better with the use of natural tears and other eye drop formulations, speak to your doctor immediately for a diagnosis of the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7.  Light Sensitivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are dealing with the effects of bulging eye disorder may find\u00a0that they start to develop light sensitivity in the eyes. When the eyes begin to bulge, it places pressure on the ocular nerve<\/a>, resulting in symptoms of mild pain that shoots across the eyeball up towards the forehead or the temple. These symptoms intensify over a period of weeks to months, to a point where the patient may find the pains excruciating to handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients may notice that the effects of light sensitivity or worse when they are out in the bright sunlight. This situation may cause them to wear sunglasses wherever they go, even if it’s overcast outside. In the advanced stages of the disorder, the patient may also experience issues when watching TV or staring at a laptop screen. The blue light emitted by the screen is similar to sunlight and produces the same effects of pain in the affected individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you notice any symptoms of light sensitivity, it’s vital that you report this immediately to your medical practitioner. They will advise you on a course of treatment to help you minimize the pain symptoms and stop the bulging eye disorder from causing vision issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8.  Conjunctivitis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It’s common for patients who are dealing with a bulging eye disorder, and dry eye syndrome, to develop symptoms of conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis <\/a>is either a viral or bacterial infection of the tear ducts and membrane lining the eye. As a result, the patient may find that they start to develop symptoms of pinkish or reddish color in the whites of the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The patient may also notice that they start to wake up in the morning with pus crusting the eyelids together. This crusting makes it challenging to open the eyes, and the patient may require the use of warm water to wash away the crust before they can open the eyelids. Conjunctivitis is typically brought home by children who attend nursery school. Children have weaker immune systems than adults, and they are more predisposed to catching bacterial and viral infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re currently dealing with a case of bulging eye disorder, and your child comes home with a pink eye, take them to the doctor immediately and ask them for treatment for both you and the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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