Diagnostic Tests for Bulging eyes

Diagnostic Test list for Bulging eyes:

The list of diagnostic tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Bulging eyes includes:

• Physical examination
  • Fever may suggest cavernous sinus thrombosis
  • Examine the eyes for protrusion of the eyeball out of the orbit. This may be very obvious but if not, look carefully at the sclera (white part of the eye) which will not be covered by the lower eyelid. Also look from behind over the patient's forehead where the eye may be visible in front of the eyebrow ridge
  • Examine for complications of bulging eyes including conjunctivitis (eye infection), corneal ulceration (due to inability to close eyelids), optic nerve atrophy or paralysis of one or more of the muscles that move the eye
  • Examine for other signs of Hyperthyroidism e.g. fine tremor, increased pulse rate, thyroid gland enlargement, heart murmur - may indicate Grave's disease is cause of bulging eyes.
• Blood tests
  • Full blood count
  • Thyroid function tests can detect Grave's disease
  • Thyroid antibodies
• Radiological investigations
  • Ultrasound scan or CT scan of orbits and brain can detect disease within the orbit or skull e.g. tumors of the orbit
  • Cerebral angiography can detect Cavernous sinus thrombosis

Home Diagnostic Testing

These home medical tests may be relevant to Bulging eyes causes:

• Vision & Eye Health: Home Testing:
  • Home Eye Tests
  • Home Vision Tests

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