What is exophthalmos?
Exophthalmos describes a condition where the eyeball protrudes from the eye socket, making it appear to bulge. It can affect one or both eyes. Exophthalmos is not a condition, but the sign of a disorder. Commonly, it can signal a problem with the thyroid gland. Graves’ disease is the most common cause of exophthalmos.
Depending on how severe it is, exophthalmos can cause eye problems such as corneal dryness and conjunctivitis, which is an inflammation of the membrane lining the eye.
In the long-term, symptoms tend to improve, but this can take years. There is a possibility that the eyes may continue to bulge if treatment is not received.
More Info:
www.medicalnewstoday.com
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14 Comments
Mark G. Feeney
Should have used photo of Marty Feldman
billyboy915
The first clone of 2022!
Howard Groopman
Between the picture and the "exo" part, it was obvious.
John W Shreve
Didn't see the picture, but "exo," thank "yo."
Rosemary
You only have to look at the picture to know the answer
Anita Clark Morton
fdeisner, Lilly
JohnnyRoulette
cwisconsin, I do remember asking my mom what “waiser” meant. She asked where I heard it, I said “That Billy Joel song that’s on all the time, where he say ‘she’s a waiser woman to me’. It had been out for a couple of years before I finally asked.
That was probably the only one I can really remember that I legitimately just thought it wasn’t I word I knew yet.
JohnnyRoulette
cwisconsin, I would like state that it was absolutely NOT me who disliked your comment. I fully respect your opinion of my poor taste. I lack proper self-editing skills.
Haha…I didn’t notice the smiley face after your comment either, until now. My vision, and my humor, leaves much to be desired.
Be well
JohnnyRoulette
cwisconsin, Well, the songs were certainly written in jest. They do exist though. And I’m a legend in no one’s mind, or anywhere else. Does that clear it up?
fdeisner
Hmmmmm, first question for Kristie. The picture gives the answer away and the non answer choices are ridiculous. Which of the sad sacks is using a different name Carol, Brian or one of the others?
Iriss Blaine
Once again, the picture gave away the answer.
JohnnyRoulette
Before I understood that it was a medical thing that probably upsets people who have to deal with it, I used to sing “She’s got Marty Feldman Eyes” whenever Kim Carnes came to mind. I believe I actually rewrote the lyrics to her hit when I was 12 or so.
I also wrote I Stay Dry (With a Little From Depends)…Ya can’t touch me without gloves.
And You’ve Lost That Livin’ Feelin’, and quite a few others.
illonabird
Wyla Reedy, Nope.
Wyla Reedy
Do I even have to say anything about the picture?