What is Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)?

Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) is an autoimmune disease. Its exact causes are not known, but there are several risk factors that are common.  

 

What are the symptoms of Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)?

Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) can result in swelling and inflammation of the eye muscles, eyelids and the fatty tissues behind the eye. It is also often referred to as Graves’ disease.  

Treatment options for Thyroid Eye Disease

Your doctor will perform a test to determine if you have an overactive thyroid gland. If this is the case, it will be treated separately to your eyes. 

Once the thyroid has been treated, and your thyroid function has returned to normal, your ophthalmologist can evaluate the effects on your eyes, and recommend various treatment options.

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