What Patients Should Know When Comparing Tepezza With Traditional Steroid Treatments
For decades, corticosteroids were considered the primary medical treatment for moderate-to-severe thyroid eye disease (TED) 1. While steroids remain an important part of treatment in certain situations, the approval of
Is a Second or Third Course of Tepezza Common for Thyroid Eye Disease?
Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) is a complex, autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and remodeling of the tissues around the eyes with symptoms such as eye bulging (proptosis), pain and
How Imaging (CT vs. MRI) Helps Determine Proptosis Etiology
Proptosis, commonly referred to as eye bulging or protrusion, describes the forward displacement of the eye within the orbit, or eye socket (1). While it can be associated with underlying
Wearing Makeup Comfortably with TED
Living with Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) can make daily routines unexpectedly complicated, including wearing makeup. TED is a complex autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks tissues within the
Why Some Patients Need More Than One Orbital Decompression Surgery
Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) is a complex, autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and remodeling of the tissues around the eyes when the immune system attacks tissues such as muscles
Support Resources for Patients Living with Thyroid Eye Disease
Living with Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) can feel like an overwhelming experience. Beyond the physical symptoms such as eye bulging, dryness, double vision, and redness/irritation, patients often face emotional stress
Driving and Screen Use with Thyroid Eye Disease
For many people living with thyroid eye disease (TED), everyday activities that rely heavily on proper vision, like driving or working on digital devices, can become unexpectedly challenging. TED may
Talking to Family and Employers About Thyroid Eye Disease
Living with Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) can be challenging not only medically but also socially and professionally. TED frequently involves visible changes and fluctuating symptoms that can affect appearance, comfort,
Headaches and Pressure Sensations Linked to Thyroid Eye Disease
Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) is an autoimmune disorder affecting tissues around the eye (orbital fat, muscles, connective tissue) (1,2). TED is most often discussed in conjunction with bulging eyes (proptosis),
Can Thyroid Eye Disease Progress After Years of Stability?
One of the most common questions patients ask after their thyroid eye disease (TED) has stabilized is the fear of or possibility of disease relapse (1). This is indeed a
How Proptosis Affects Eyelid Closure and Corneal Health
Proptosis, commonly referred to as a bulging eye, is one of the most recognizable signs of Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) and other orbital conditions (1). While the cosmetic impact of
The TEPEZZA Infusion Process Explained Step by Step
Starting TEPEZZA treatment (TEPEZZA®/teprotumumab-trbw) can certainly feel like a big leap, especially if one has never received an infusion medication before (1). The good news is that the process is
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