We’ve come to expect the signs of aging at some point. In light of recent developments in plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine, most people recognize that aging is not something they have no control over. One need not wait until cosmetic frustrations become overwhelming. Innovative injectable treatments like Botox, dermal fillers, and Kybella have made… Read More »
Every patient has their own unique journey once they are diagnosed with thyroid eye disease. For some people it causes a big physical change. For others it can really harm the functionality of their eyes. And sometimes it’s both of these examples and more. A recent patient of Dr. Douglas’ began having problems with double… Read More »
Dr. Douglas and his team know how difficult thyroid eye disease can be, and work very hard to provide as much information as possible to those who seek it. Dr. Douglas’ website, YouTube channel, and Instagram account are all fantastic places to seek out information and educational materials. He and his team constantly update… Read More »
In this week’s episode of Thyroid Thursday, Dr. Raymond Douglas talks to his teenage patient, Bella, and her mom, Cheree. Although Graves’ disease can strike at any time, its symptoms are generally not as severe for young, non-adult patients. Unfortunately for Bella, that was not the case. Bella’s Graves’ Disease Symptoms Around age 12, she… Read More »
At some point, many adults begin to notice age-related changes around their eyes. The eyes are one of the first areas of the face to demonstrate the effects of age because the tissue around the orbital bones is delicate. In our experience, individuals whose facial anatomy includes naturally prominent eyes or flatter cheekbones, aging eyes… Read More »
Dr. Douglas continually ensures that his current and prospective patients are as informed about any and all complications that can arise from thyroid eye disease. One very serious, though rare, condition that can occur is called optic neuropathy, which is damage to the optic nerve. Sign 1: Dry Eye and Blurry Vision Many patients with… Read More »
In this week’s episode of Thyroid Thursday, Dr. RaymondDouglas answers the question “What is Teprotumumab?” Dr. Douglas and his team have been leaders in the clinical trials of teprotumumab; a new drug that helps to minimize and reverse thyroid eye disease. There is a lot of information to know about this unique, new drug,… Read More »
Angelica was diagnosed with Graves’ disease at a young age. She did everything right, got the treatment she needed, and felt great. She had radioactive iodine to control her thyroid, and her symptoms seemed to vanish. But as the years went on, a new issue arose: her appearance began to change. Slowly her right eye… Read More »
In this week’s episode of Thyroid Thursday, Dr. Raymond Douglas shares some fun facts about himself so you can get to know him better before you meet him in person. A core philosophy of Dr. Douglas is making sure to create a plan that is customized to the needs of each individual patient. He, of… Read More »
Recently, FabFitFun.com reached out to Dr. Raymond Douglas to learn more about under eye hollows and how to treat them. Below are some highlights from the interview, specifically 4 facts about under eye hollows. 1. A Changing Appearance. Under eye hollows, along with under eye bags, are a result of aging. Naturally occurring changes to… Read More »
