Update on thyroid eye disease and management

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Authors: Erick D Bothun, Ryan A Scheurer, Andrew R Harrison, et al

Published Date October 2009 Volume 2009:3 Pages 543 - 551

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/OPTH.S5228

Erick D Bothun,^1,2 Ryan A Scheurer,¹ Andrew R Harrison,^1,3 Michael S Lee^1,4,5

¹Departments of Ophthalmology, ²Pediatrics, ³Otolaryngology, ⁴Neurosurgery, and ⁵Neurology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Abstract: Thyroid eye disease is a heterogeneous autoimmune orbital reaction typically manifesting in middle age. The inflammation may parallel or remain isolated from a related inflammatory cascade in the thyroid called Graves’ disease. The orbital manifestations can lead to severe proptosis, dry eyes, strabismus, and optic neuropathy. In this article, we will discuss this unique condition including the ophthalmic findings and management.

Keywords: Graves’ disease, thyroid eye disease, proptosis, orbital decompression, enlarged extraocular muscles

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