Ocular Immunology, Ocular Oncology, Paediatric Ophthalmology
Evaluation of Proptosis: A Primer
Syed Shoeb Ahmad, Ramsha Anwar, Md Aleemullah Khan
touchREVIEWS in Ophthalmology. 2021;15(1):26–32 DOI: https://doi.org/10.17925/OPHT.2021.15.1.26
An abnormal protrusion of the eyeball, beyond the boundaries of the bony orbit, is termed ‘proptosis’. A similar appearance, seen in endocrine dysfunction, especially thyroid disorders, is called ‘exophthalmos’. These conditions are frequently encountered in clinical practice, and for students, residents and trainees, the situation may prove rather challenging. This primer presents a concise blueprint […]