Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

proptosis

Noun

/ˈprɒp.tə.sɪs/

Definition

Proptosis is a medical condition characterized by the abnormal protrusion of the eyeball or eyeballs from their normal position in the eye socket.

Examples

The patient was diagnosed with proptosis after experiencing discomfort and changes in her vision.
During the examination, the doctor observed signs of proptosis in the right eye.
Proptosis can be caused by conditions such as Graves’ disease or tumors behind the eye.

Meaning

In simpler terms, when someone has proptosis, their eye pops out or bulges forward more than it typically should, which can lead to various vision problems or other complications.