What causes exophthalmos

Exophthalmos is usually 12-14 mm. Exophthalmos, normally defined as the protrusion of the eyeball from the orbit, is seen in several diseases: deep orbital cellulitis, orbital inflammatory pseudotumor, thyroid-related eye disease, orbital tumor, orbital blowout fracture. High myopia, with the increase of myopia, progressive growth of the eye axis, will also show exophthalmos. Exophthalmos performance, to timely go to the hospital to see a doctor, improve the relevant examination, measurement of exophthalmos, orbital CT or magnetic resonance plain scan, clear diagnosis, cause, symptomatic treatment.