In this week’s episode of Thyroid Thursday, Dr. Raymond Douglas discusses how to cure Graves’ disease. Understanding Graves’ Disease Graves’ disease is an autoimmune condition that starts in the bone marrow, and attacks several organs, including the thyroid. Unfortunately, it also attacks both the skin and the issue around the eye. As with any autoimmune… Read More »
In October 2018, Dr. Raymond Douglas held the first Thyroid Eye Disease Awareness and Education Seminar in Los Angeles, CA. The goal of these seminars is to provide patients with comprehensive information about thyroid eye disease from a variety of leading experts, as well as provide an opportunity for those with thyroid eye disease to… Read More »
When we discuss the various aspects of Graves Disease, it is usually the effect that irregular thyroid function has on the eyes. As an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid eye disease, Dr. Raymond Douglas is aware of additional changes that irregularity may cause in the face. Here, we discuss the issue of… Read More »
In this week’s episode of Thyroid Thursday, oculoplastic surgeon Dr. Raymond Douglas addresses the question “I’ve Already Had An Orbital Decompression – Can Something More Be Done?” The answer is “yes,” you can get better orbital decompression results. It’s time for you to be you again! What is an Orbital Surgeon? As an orbital surgeon,… Read More »
Typically, Multiple Sclerosis and Graves’ Disease have little interaction. However, new information from a recent study found an overlap of the two. The new study showed that over 50% of patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) who use the drug LEMTRADA went on the develop Graves’ Disease. What is Multiple Sclerosis? MS is a disease in which… Read More »
Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) is an autoimmune condition that is commonly referred to as Graves’ disease. This medical problem occurs when immune cells perceive the tissue around the eyes as a danger. As cells attack this tissue, the muscles or fat around the eyes expands with inflammation. As a result, the eyes may feel dry… Read More »
We all seem to enjoy knowing that celebrities experience the same things that we do in life. In fact, there are many celebrities with thyroid disease. In respect to the recent passing of President George HW Bush, for this week’s Thyroid Thursday topic Dr. Raymond Douglas talks about autoimmune thyroid disease and Graves’ disease, which affected the… Read More »
Christina, a thyroid eye disease patient of Dr. Raymond Douglas, shares her thyroid eye disease journey with us! Dr. Douglas How were you diagnosed with thyroid eye disease? Christina I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease in 2006 and I controlled it with medication on and off for a few years. In 2011, my endocrinologist… Read More »
In many cases, the extent of care for patients with Graves’ eye disease focuses only on ocular symptoms. As a world-renowned specialist in treating thyroid eye disease, Dr. Raymond Douglas understands that the eyes may just be the starting point of concern. In our Beverly Hills office, we appreciate the need for full facial symmetry… Read More »
Mohs Micrographic surgery is an example of significant advancement in medicine. This microsurgical technique was in development for decades before use became widespread just a short time ago. Today, a large number of skin cancers are removed using Mohs surgery. The minimally invasive nature of the protocol is one benefit; accuracy is another. Ultimately, patients… Read More »
