Thyroid Eye Disease

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Thyroid Eye Disease : Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment 2024

Thyroid eye disease, also known as Graves ophthalmopathy or orbitopathy, is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder that affects the muscles and other tissues around the eyes. It is most commonly associated with hyperthyroidism caused by Graves’ disease but also can affect people with hypothyroidism or even normal thyroid function. Thyroid eye disease can range from mild to severe, and in some…