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A bulging eye or bulging eyes may be caused by trauma or medications, or it can be a sign of serious underlying health problems.

General health conditions which may cause bulging eyes

• Paralyzed eye muscle - can be the result of a stroke, migraine, thyroid disease or a tumor

• Grave's disease - an autoimmune disease which affects the thyroid gland

• Mucormycosis - a fungal infection of the lungs or sinuses which usually occurs in people with diabetes or immune deficiencies

• Vascular problems including blood clots, high blood pressure, and aneurysms

Eye Conditions Which May Cause Bulging Eyes...
Several conditions of the eye itself can cause bulging eyes including problems with the optical nerve, glaucoma, tumor, and orbital cellulitis. Orbital cellulitis is an acute infection of the tissues immediately surrounding the eye and requires immediate medical attention.

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