Methods Of Treating Bulging Eyes

Eye Surgery

There are some more serious cases where the best treatment option for bulging eyes may be eye surgery. If the bulging is caused by a cancerous tumor, patients might need surgery or chemotherapy to help. Surgery is rarely considered as the first option for bulging eyes unless the situation is an emergency. It might help in cases where the symptoms are severe or persistent and can't be helped by less invasive treatment methods. Some patients might get cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of their eyes if the underlying cause of the bulging has been treated, and the condition is not worsening. 

Medical treatment doesn't always reverse protruding eyes. If treatment helps the underlying condition but doesn't help the existing bulging, some patients might opt for surgery. Another case where surgery is viable would be if individuals have thyroid disease that's causing severe enough bulging to threaten vision loss. If the bulging eyes are caused by issues with tissues or blood vessels behind the eyes, certain surgeries may be necessary to help repair these.