Thyroid Eye Disease: Who’s at Risk and Who’s on Call

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Thyroid Eye Disease Whos at Risk and Whos on
Call
By The Doctor Weighs In
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• Imagine looking in the mirror each day and seeing
  your eyes slowly getting bigger and bigger,
  beginning to bulge out of their sockets and
  change your face. Not only do you not look like
  yourself, but the world has become blurry,
  watery, and disorienting.

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Who is at risk for TED?

• According to a new study, the prevalence of TED
  is highest among African Americans (23) and
  white Americans (18).

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What are the symptoms of thyroid eye disease?

• Since most people who have TED also have
  hyperthyroidism (Graves disease), it is
  important to understand the difference in
  symptoms between the two conditions.
  Hyperthyroidism is an autoimmune disorder where
  your thyroid becomes overactive and produces more
  thyroid hormone than the body needs. This can
  result in fast or irregular heartbeat, anxiety,
  weight loss, insomnia, and heat sensitivity.

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Thyroid Eye Disease
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Who should treat TED?

• If you have hyperthyroidism or Graves disease,
  your thyroid level is most likely being managed
  by an endocrinologist who cares for people with
  thyroid conditions. An endocrinologist may
  discuss the risks for developing TED.

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What to expect at the appointment

• When you first meet with a TED Specialist, they
  will perform a series of exams to set a baseline
  or starting point to measure symptoms against
  going forward. At your baseline eye exam or the
  first comprehensive eye exam, your doctor will
  want to know all about your history with both the
  thyroid condition as well as when the eye
  symptoms started.
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How is TED treated?

• At the onset of TED, people may make lifestyle
  changes including using non-prescription or
  prescription lubricating eye drops, wearing
  sunglasses to help with light sensitivity, and
  elevating the head of the bed to help relieve
  pressure and swelling at night.

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Time is of the essence

• TED is a progressive condition that worsens over
  time if left untreated. The longer TED goes
  untreated, the more likely serious eye damage
  will occur.

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Caring for TED during COVID-19

• While many in-person care facilities are
  following strict safety guidelines, many doctors
  are also offering telehealth visits. To
  participate in a telehealth visit, all patients
  need is access to a smartphone or computer with a
  camera. Patients must be in a well-lit
  environment and hold or position their device
  still for an optimal experience.
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Finding support and answers

• Though a rare disease can feel isolating and
  lonely, you are not alone. Acting quickly and
  finding the right TED Specialist can help avoid
  the confusion, misinformation, and delayed care
  leading up to diagnosis and accelerate the
  attention you need.
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