Graves’ disease, also known as thyroid eye disease, is a serious dysfunction of the thyroid caused by an autoimmune disorder that can affect the eyes. Typically, the tissue around the eyes swell, making the surrounding areas red or even causing the eyes bulge out. This can severely affect the person’s vision, with vision complications ranging […]
Thyroid eye disease (TED) is a condition that affects the eyes and surrounding structures in people with an overactive or underactive thyroid gland. This autoimmune disorder can cause many symptoms, from dry and double vision to eye pain and blindness. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s important to seek the help of […]
The symptoms of thyroid eye disease or Graves’ disease can occur quickly and without notice. The onset of these symptoms, including proptosis, or eye-bulging, can create a great deal of concern. Thyroid eye disease results from an autoimmune disorder that makes the body believe the thyroid gland is a foreign invader and something to attack. […]
Thyroid Eye Disease is also known as Graves disease. This condition affects the eyes in a particular way that causes them to bulge. This is a known symptom of Graves, but there’s more that we don’t often discuss. Here, we point out how the brows, cheeks, and lower face all transform as Graves disease progresses. […]
Thyroid eye disease, or Graves’ disease, is an autoimmune condition in which the body makes antibodies to fight normal tissue that it mistakes as a growth or foreign invader. In addition to attacking the thyroid gland, this condition also views tissues in the eyes as “bad.” The tissue targeted by antibodies is at the back […]
Unusual bulging of the eyes is one of the common side effects of thyroid eye disease. Formally referred to as proptosis or exophthalmos, this issue presents functional and cosmetic problems that can severely affect a person’s sense of confidence. In our St. Louis practice, proptosis is handled carefully, beginning with a thorough examination and health […]
Thyroid eye disease is a potential side-effect of an overactive thyroid gland. Most commonly, we see changes to the orbital structure in patients who have Graves’ disease, although any moderate degree of abnormality within the thyroid can affect the eyes or eyelids. As a result, both appearance and vision may be impacted. We recognize thyroid […]