leading to an overproduction of thyroid hormones called hyperthyroidism. This excess thyroid hormone production can cause ...

2005). Depending on the cause of hyperthyroidism, exophthalmos may or may not be present.

Proptosis and exophthalmos are the medical terms used ... The most common cause of bulging eyes is hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located in the front ...

Over a series of experiments, three adult PVG black hooded female rats weighing 240–250 g developed exophthalmos during anesthesia. We use the rats in studies of visual function, and our ...