Medically reviewed by Bryan M. Wolynski, OD There are many causes of eye swelling or puffiness, the most common of which ...

Can thyroid eye disease cause blindness? Thyroid eye disease can cause swelling that compresses or damages one or both optic nerves, which carry signals from your eyes to your brain so you can see.

Another possible cause of swelling of the conjunctiva is thyroid eye disease. People sometimes develop this condition if they have Graves’ disease, which is an autoimmune disorder that causes an ...

Thyroid eye disease can cause redness and puffiness. It can make your eyes bulge and shorten your eyelids so they don't close. Learn more about symptoms.