What does the symptom of hyperthyroidism eye have

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Hyperthyroidism is a disease caused by the failure of thyroid secretion. The most prominent symptom of this disease is the protruding eyes, which will seriously affect the daily life of patients. So, what are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism eyes? Take a look at the introduction of experts!

What does the symptom of hyperthyroidism eye have

The exophthalmos of hyperthyroidism is mostly moderate or severe progressive unilateral or bilateral exophthalmos. The exophthalmos of the patients is mostly more than 19-20 mm, and the tissue around the orbit is congested. The eyelids of the patients will also appear edema. At the same time, the patients will be accompanied by eye swelling, tears, ophthalmoplegia, and the eye movement of the patients will be limited, or they will be accompanied by strabismus, diplopia, and even bulbar conjunctiva bulging, It is inflamed and easily infected.

Because of the patient's exophthalmos, and the patient's eyelid closure is poor or can not be closed, the patient's cornea is exposed, corneal dryness, ulcer and even corneal perforation lead to blindness.

Some patients also because of the orbital pressure increasing, and then affect the patient's fundus blood supply, and then appear on one or both sides of the optic nerve papilla edema, retrobulbar neuritis, and even atrophy of the optic nerve, vision will be lost.

matters needing attention

Because exophthalmos can not only affect the appearance of patients, but also lead to eye diseases. Once you find that you have exophthalmos, you must go to the regular examination and treatment in time.