Thyroid Eye Disease

Thyroid eye disease can occur in patients who already suffer from thyroid disease, or sometimes it's the first problem that brings the person to the doctor's office. The symptoms that occur in thyroid eye disease include dry eyes, watery eyes, red eyes, bulging eyes, a "stare," double vision, difficulty closing the eyes, and problems with vision.

Research suggests that the cause of thyroid disease and thyroid eye disease is an autoimmune disorder. An imbalance or recognition problem occurs in the immune system.

If you are newly diagnosed with thyroid eye disease, your eye doctor may ask you to see an endocrinologist to check your hormone levels. Thyroid eye disease can affect many different parts of the eye and surrounding tissues.

To assess your vision and the changes in the tissues around your eyes, there are several tests you can expect your eye doctor to perform. These include vision testing, color vision testing, visual fields, eyelid measurements, eye pressure readings, checking the optic nerves, and sometimes photographs.

By getting your eyes checked regularly, you’ll be able to keep them healthy your whole life. Neglect can be costly!

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