I've noticed bulging in my right eye only. I'm concerned about it mostly for cosmetic reasons. In pictures you can see that one eye is different than the other when I close my eyes. When I press down on that eye I get a headache but not when I do the same for the left eye. Just very recently I've been seeing flashes in the right eye and I'm not sure if it's related. I do have hypothyroidism but I'm taking Levothyroxine and my levels of T4 are normal. What can cause this and is there a solution?
October 6, 2016
Answer: Bulging Eye Thank you for your question. The situation you describe can be related to many things. You say that you have a history of hypothyroidism and thyroid related eye disease is by far the most common cause of bulging of one or both eyes. The fact that pressing on one side causes pain while not the other is also significant. There are many other causes of your symptoms. You need to see an Oculoplastic surgeon. A doctor in this specialty is best trained to evaluate the eye and surrounding structures from both a cosmetic standpoint and well as evaluating for disease that may be causing your problems. They will examine you and almost certainly obtain a C-T scan or MRI to evaluate the eye and orbit. Good luck and please have this evaluated soon.
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October 6, 2016
Answer: Bulging Eye Thank you for your question. The situation you describe can be related to many things. You say that you have a history of hypothyroidism and thyroid related eye disease is by far the most common cause of bulging of one or both eyes. The fact that pressing on one side causes pain while not the other is also significant. There are many other causes of your symptoms. You need to see an Oculoplastic surgeon. A doctor in this specialty is best trained to evaluate the eye and surrounding structures from both a cosmetic standpoint and well as evaluating for disease that may be causing your problems. They will examine you and almost certainly obtain a C-T scan or MRI to evaluate the eye and orbit. Good luck and please have this evaluated soon.
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October 6, 2016
Answer: What can cause bulging in one eye? Your symptoms indicate you need to see an ophthalmologist (an MD) and the sooner the better. Don't neglect this!
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October 6, 2016
Answer: What can cause bulging in one eye? Your symptoms indicate you need to see an ophthalmologist (an MD) and the sooner the better. Don't neglect this!
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