Pseudoproptosis is a situation where the eye can have a proptotic anatomic appearance but without any mass effect from a lesion displacing the globe or any underlying pathology. Instances where this can occur include
- buphthalmos: as a result of congenital glaucoma or severe myopia
- contralateral enophthalmos: e.g. from a contralateral orbital fracture, asymmetric bony orbital size/volume, or asymmetrical eyelid anatomy