Thyroid Eye Disease Flashcards
1
Q
what is thyroid eye disease associated with
A
Graves disease; autoimmune hyperthyroidism
2
Q
what causes thyroid eye disease
A
auto-antibodies bind to the extraocular muscles; causing swelling behind the eye and then proptosis
3
Q
risk factors of thyroid eye disease
A
family Hx of graves disease
autoimmune diseases
smoking (makes it worse too)
4
Q
presentation of thyroid eye disease
A
lid retraction
proptosis
lid lag
red and watery eyes
5
Q
treatment of thyroid eye disease
A
corticosteroids or other anti-inflammatory medications
radiation
surgery (orbital decompression surgery)
