An abnormal condition characterized by marked protrusion of the eyeball is:
A) astigmatism.
B) exophthalmos.
C) hyperopia.
D) myopia.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Exophthalmos is a condition in which there is marked protrusion of the eyeball, typically caused by thyroid disease or an orbital tumor. Astigmatism is a refractive error of the eye, while hyperopia and myopia refer to farsightedness and nearsightedness, respectively, and do not involve protrusion of the eyeball.

An Abnormal Condition Characterized by Marked Protrusion of the Eyeball