Can Thyroid Problems Cause Bulging or Prominent Eyes?

Can Thyroid Problems Cause Bulging or Prominent Eyes?

1. Introduction Yes, thyroid problems—most notably Graves’ disease—can directly cause bulging or prominent eyes, a condition clinically termed exophthalmos or proptosis. This striking visual change is the hallmark of Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the healthy tissues within the bony orbital cavity. The resulting aggressive inflammation … Read more