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The eyes are the doors to the soul...but what types of eye or vision problems to people typically experience? Basic eye anatomy and info on eye problems here....

Q: Causes/Diagnosing Eye Protrusion

asked by: DoctorQuestion on January 26th, 2006

been having severe headaches for one week, twice a day, on right side around temple. notice that the LEFT eye is protruding more than the right eye. What are some of the first things it could be?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on February 7th, 2006

Headache, Migraines, Sinus Conditions Answer A286

Only a CT-scan or an MRI can tell us why the left eye is protruding more than the right one. Retro bulbar tumors/inflammation and thyreotoxicosis (Morbus Basedov) can cause eye protrusion. Go to your doctor, immediately, to confirm the eye protrusion if still present.

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