Quiz: Bulging Eyes
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Patients with bulging eyes have eyes that protrude further from their sockets than normal, causing a wide-eyed appearance. With bulging eyes, an individual may seem to be staring or may look surprised or frightened. Which of the following is the cause of most cases of bulging eyes in adults?

  • A.

    Cushing syndrome (a condition that results from excessive corticosteroids)

  • B.

    Glaucoma (a condition that causes vision loss)

  • C.

    Graves disease (an autoimmune disorder that causes production of too much thyroid hormone)

  • D.

    Severe obesity

Am I correct?