My eyes protrude, always burn (even water burns them), have excessive discharge out of inner corners, and I always see crusty residue on the base ofn upper eye lids. Have had these issues for yeeears and I'm now 24.
July 5, 2015
Answer: Prolapsed lacrimal gland Prominent eyes can be associated with race and ethnicity. However, I believe you are referring to the prominence on the outer portion of your upper eyelids. This is most commonly caused by prolapse of the palpebral lobe of the lacrimal gland - the gland that produces tears to help lubricate the eyes. This is relatively common and is just an normal anatomic variant. Other causes of bilateral lacrimal gland swelling include inflammatory disorders (sarcoidosis, Sjogren's syndrome) and even tumors ( this is very rare and exceptionally rare to occur on both sides). We recently published our series of 97 cases of bilateral (both sides) of lacrimal gland disease in the Journal Ophthalmology. Inflammation was the most common cause. I recommend evaluation by and oculoplastic surgeon.
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July 5, 2015
Answer: Prolapsed lacrimal gland Prominent eyes can be associated with race and ethnicity. However, I believe you are referring to the prominence on the outer portion of your upper eyelids. This is most commonly caused by prolapse of the palpebral lobe of the lacrimal gland - the gland that produces tears to help lubricate the eyes. This is relatively common and is just an normal anatomic variant. Other causes of bilateral lacrimal gland swelling include inflammatory disorders (sarcoidosis, Sjogren's syndrome) and even tumors ( this is very rare and exceptionally rare to occur on both sides). We recently published our series of 97 cases of bilateral (both sides) of lacrimal gland disease in the Journal Ophthalmology. Inflammation was the most common cause. I recommend evaluation by and oculoplastic surgeon.
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July 2, 2015
Answer: Protruding eyes Your condition is most likely genetically inherited and not a disease process; however, you should be evaluated for thyroid pathology by your doctor. Graves’ eye disease, like Graves’ hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disorder. The characteristic symptoms of Graves’ eye disease feature the inflammation of the eye tissues. The eyes are painful, red and watery - particularly in sunshine or wind. The covering of the eye is inflamed and swollen.The lids and tissues around the eyes are swollen with fluid. The eyeballs bulge out of their sockets. Because of eye muscle swelling, the eyes are unable to move normally and there may be blurred or double vision. Some patients have decreased colour vision as well.
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July 2, 2015
Answer: Protruding eyes Your condition is most likely genetically inherited and not a disease process; however, you should be evaluated for thyroid pathology by your doctor. Graves’ eye disease, like Graves’ hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disorder. The characteristic symptoms of Graves’ eye disease feature the inflammation of the eye tissues. The eyes are painful, red and watery - particularly in sunshine or wind. The covering of the eye is inflamed and swollen.The lids and tissues around the eyes are swollen with fluid. The eyeballs bulge out of their sockets. Because of eye muscle swelling, the eyes are unable to move normally and there may be blurred or double vision. Some patients have decreased colour vision as well.
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