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What is a common cause of exophthalmos?
What is a common cause of exophthalmos?
- Graves' disease (correct)
- Diabetes mellitus
- Cushing's syndrome
- Hypothyroidism
What is the medical term for bulging eyes?
What is the medical term for bulging eyes?
- Strabismus
- Anisocoria
- Exophthalmos (correct)
- Enophthalmos
Which symptom is often associated with exophthalmos?
Which symptom is often associated with exophthalmos?
- Yellowing of the eyes
- Double vision
- Blurred vision
- Bulging eyes (correct)
What is the risk associated with untreated exophthalmos?
What is the risk associated with untreated exophthalmos?
What is the potential consequence of the optic nerve becoming compressed?
What is the potential consequence of the optic nerve becoming compressed?
What is the importance of seeking medical advice for exophthalmos?
What is the importance of seeking medical advice for exophthalmos?
What is a potential long-term consequence of untreated exophthalmos?
What is a potential long-term consequence of untreated exophthalmos?
What is the potential outcome if corrective surgery is not performed for exophthalmos?
What is the potential outcome if corrective surgery is not performed for exophthalmos?
What is the risk associated with untreated exophthalmos?
What is the risk associated with untreated exophthalmos?
What is the potential consequence of not undergoing corrective surgery for exophthalmos?
What is the potential consequence of not undergoing corrective surgery for exophthalmos?
What should you do if you notice protruding eyes?
What should you do if you notice protruding eyes?
What is the prognosis for thyroid eye disease symptoms?
What is the prognosis for thyroid eye disease symptoms?
What is the potential long-term consequence of exophthalmos?
What is the potential long-term consequence of exophthalmos?
