Guide To The Causes Of Bulging Eyes

Bulging eyes are sometimes a sign of serious medical concerns, though they may also just be the way an individual's eyes are shaped. It is a cause for concern if the eyes are bulging more than they have before. Bulging eyes protrude from their usual position in the skull. Some of the medical terms used for this condition include exophthalmos and proptosis. For the most part, the white portion of the eye above the iris shouldn't be visible unless an individual lifts their eyelid. Seeing the white between the eyelid and iris can be a sign the eyes are bulging abnormally. The patient's doctor will create a treatment plan depending on what is causing the eye-bulging. If only one eye bulges suddenly, this is a medical emergency that requires immediate medical treatment.