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According to the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center, patients who develop Graves' thyroid eye disease can experience bulging eyes or retracting eyelids.

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Can thyroid disorder affect the eyes?

The thyroid autoimmune condition Graves' Disease can affect the eyes. Some thyroid patients diagnosed with Graves' may develop a condition known as Graves' thyroid eye disease. As the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center describes, "The eyes are particularly vulnerable to Graves' eye disease, because the autoimmune attack often targets the eye muscles and connective tissue within the eye socket. This occurs because these tissues contain proteins that appear similar to the immune system as those of the thyroid gland."


Can marijuana improve symtems of graves disease in eyes?

Yes


What is the name of eye disease that causes bulging eyes?

In Graves disease patients there is an accumulation of fat behind the eyeball which pushes the eyeball outward.


What could be wrong if your eyes are protruding?

have your thyroid checked asap. protruding eyes are a symptom Graves disease kathy


Anteriorly protruding eyes associated with hyperthyroidism is called?

The protruding eyes associated with Graves' Disease hyperthyroidism is called Exophthalmos.


What is abnormal protrusion of the eyes associated with Graves disease?

Some people diagnosed with Graves' may develop a condition known as Graves' thyroid eye disease. When this occurs, the eyes look like they are protruding. As the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Centerdescribes, "The eyes are particularly vulnerable to Graves' eye disease, because the autoimmune attack often targets the eye muscles and connective tissue within the eye socket. This occurs because these tissues contain proteins that appear similar to the immune system as those of the thyroid gland."Related Article: The Difference Between Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Graves' Disease


How can cigarettes cause blindness with graves disease?

If you have the disease and accidentally stab yourself in the eyes with a lit cigarette....blindness may occur.


Did Marty Feldman have Graves Disease?

Yes, Marty Feldman was diagnosed with Graves' disease, a thyroid disorder, in the early 1960s. This condition caused his bulging eyes, which became a distinctive feature of his appearance.


Does Susan sarandon have graves disease?

yes I believe she has Graves disease


Is graves dusease a autoimmune disorder?

Yes, Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease.


Can blood poisoning cause graves' disease?

No. Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease that causes a overactive thyroid gland.


WHAT IS THE diagnosis of hyperthyroidism has both eyes protruding outward?

Eye involvement usually indicates a diagnosis of autoimmune Graves' Disease.