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
Different Types of Surgery for Thyroid Eye Disease Explained
Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) is a complex, autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and remodeling of the tissues around the eyes (1,2). TED typically progresses via an active/inflammatory phase followed
Dr. Raymond Douglas to Appear on The Balancing Act® to Spotlight Thyroid Eye Disease Awareness
Renowned physician Dr. Raymond Douglas will be featured in an upcoming local segment of The Balancing Act®, a nationally recognized program dedicated to education and awareness around rare and often
How Thyroid Eye Disease Can Impact Mental Health
Living with thyroid eye disease (TED) often feels like coping with two conditions at once, not only the physical changes around the eyes but also the emotional and psychological toll
Signs You Might Need Orbital Decompression Surgery
Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), also known as Graves’ orbitopathy or Graves’ eye disease, is an autoimmune disorder affecting tissues around the eye (orbital fat, muscles, connective tissue) (1,2). Orbital decompression
Hearing Loss Risks Associated With Tepezza
The approval of Tepezza® (teprotumumab) has been a major advancement in the treatment of thyroid eye disease (TED) (1). As the first FDA-approved medication specifically for TED, it has helped
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