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
Can Thyroid Eye Disease Affect Only One Eye?
Thyroid eye disease (TED) is a complex autoimmune condition affecting the tissues around the eyes and is commonly associated with other thyroid conditions, such as Graves’ disease (1). It is
What Scientists Are Learning About Fibroblasts in TED Progression
Thyroid eye disease (TED), or Graves’ orbitopathy, is a complex autoimmune condition that causes inflammation and tissue remodeling behind and around the eyes (1,2). It is a leading cause of
Why Is TED Often Misdiagnosed?
Our immune system can ward off external threats such as pathogens and infections while sparing our host tissues. A disruption of this intricate balance between ‘self’ and ‘non-self’ leads to
Why Sleep Position Matters for TED Symptoms
Thyroid eye disease (TED) is a complex autoimmune condition affecting the tissues around the eyes and is commonly associated with other thyroid conditions such as Graves’ disease (1). It is
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