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Berni
09-03-2013, 01:04 PM
exophthalmus), usually resulting from the increased volume of the orbital contents caused by a tumor; swelling associated with cerebral, intraocular, or intraorbital edema or hemorrhage; paralysis of or trauma to the extraocular muscles; or cavernous sinus thrombosis. It may also be caused by endocrine disorders such as hyperthyroidism and Graves' disease, varicose veins within the orbit, or injury to orbital bones. Visual acuity may be impaired in exophthalmia; keratitis, ulceration, infection, and blindness may also occur. Treatment depends on the underlying cause. Acute advanced exophthalmia is often irreversible. Also called protrusio bulbi. See also proptosis. exophthalmic, adj.

Pat Vegas
09-03-2013, 01:06 PM
I reckon he has a better field of view so he can see everything that's going on.

Curly
09-03-2013, 01:07 PM

Berni
09-03-2013, 01:07 PM

Pat Vegas
09-03-2013, 01:09 PM

Berni
09-03-2013, 01:12 PM
Were you some sort of gifted child, c?

The JBear
09-03-2013, 01:13 PM

Curly
09-03-2013, 01:15 PM

Berni
09-03-2013, 01:16 PM

Mack
09-03-2013, 01:16 PM

Ears are alight
09-03-2013, 01:18 PM
No relation, obviously.

Berni
09-03-2013, 01:18 PM
http://xfinity.comcast.net/blogs/tv/files/2010/10/corey-feldman.jpg

Curly
09-03-2013, 01:19 PM
Had us reading all sorts of ****,Joyce,Orwell,O'Flaherty,O'Casey

Berni
09-03-2013, 01:19 PM

Curly
09-03-2013, 01:20 PM

Mack
09-03-2013, 01:22 PM

Alexism - Atheoist
09-03-2013, 01:24 PM
I didn't tackle him till post-college and hmmmm....probably needed a teacher.

The Tony
09-03-2013, 01:24 PM

Alexism - Atheoist
09-03-2013, 01:25 PM

Curly
09-03-2013, 01:25 PM
I liked old Wilffie Owen's stuff though.Probably 'cause he was a Commie or traitor or some such

Classic Jorge
09-03-2013, 01:27 PM

Berni
09-03-2013, 01:32 PM

Cyprus The Immortal Gooner
09-03-2013, 02:41 PM