Thyroid Eye Disease
Signs of Thyroid Eye Disease You Shouldn't Ignore
Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) can affect the eyes, usually in conjunction with thyroid disorders such as Graves' disease or, less commonly, hypothyroidism. TED arises when the immune system erroneously assaults the tissues surrounding the eyes, causing inflammation, edema, and discomfort. If left untreated, TED can cause serious complications, including vision loss. Hence, you need to recognize... read more
Thyroid Eye Disease
In autoimmune conditions the body’s immune system attacks different areas of the body. In thyroid eye disease (TED), the body attacks the tissues of the thyroid gland and the eye socket. This causes the eyes to be pushed forward and for the eyelids to open too far. While in more minor instances TED can cause... read more
Thyroid Problems and Your Eyes
You may think of your thyroid gland only when it comes to issues with weight gain and such. But Graves’ disease, also known as Graves’ ophthalmopathy or thyroid eye disease, is an autoimmune disease caused by antibodies directed against receptors present in the thyroid cells and also on the surface of the cells behind the... read more