ophthalmology endocrinology
Hertel Exophthalmometry — Proptosis Assessment
Hertel exophthalmometry measures axial globe position from the lateral orbital rim to the corneal apex. Normal values vary with race and sex; a side-to-side difference of 2 mm or more is abnormal. Used in thyroid eye disease, orbital tumour, cellulitis and post-trauma evaluation.
Used in: Thyroid Disorders
References
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Pathways
- Acute Red Eye / Vision Loss Screen · RCOphth 2020; NICE CKS
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension · ABN; consensus 2018
- Acute Red Eye Assessment · RCOphth / AAO
- Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma · RCOphth / EGS Guidelines
- Retinal Detachment · RCOphth Guidelines / EURETINA
- Diabetic Retinopathy — Screening and Management · NICE NG28 2016 / NHS DES Programme
Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.
