I have bulging eyes and it makes me feel very conscious of my appearance. (photos)

Thank you for your question.
There are a variety of reasons that eyes can either be or appear to bulge, as you mentioned, thyroid eye disease is one of the most common reasons that a patient may have protrusion (exophthalmos) of their eyes. However, some patients naturally have a more shallow orbit and more prominent eyes. Looking at the photos you supplied, I suspect you will have several options. It appears that you have a little more of the whites of your eyes showing on the lower part of your eye, one option to attempt to mask or make the eyes appear less prominent would be to have the lower eyelids elevated. Ultimately, more volume can be created in the orbit by sculpting some of the bone. I would recommend finding an Oculoplastic Surgeon in your area to discuss your options with.

Patients may have normal thyroid testing and yet have thyroid-related proptosis (euthyroid ophthalmopathy). The bulging (proptosis or exophthalmos) may be treated with surgical decompression of the orbits. The eyes may not return to a totally normal position, but the surgery relieves pressure sensation behind the eyes, prevents them dryness secondary to exposure, and greatly improves the appearance. Decompression may be done for visual symptoms or comfort (many patients experience problems pulling clothing over the head). There are risks, but the surgery may be done safely and effectively by an experienced oculoplastic/ orbital surgeon. Often the upper eyelids will require retractor recessions to adjust the eyelid position after decompression. Your best approach is consultation with an oculoplastic surgeon whether this is related to thyroid issues or hereditary issues. Best wishes.