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

Although thyroid eye disease (TED) is related to thyroid conditions, it requires different specialists to treat the disorder.

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

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  1. Thyroid Eye Disease: Who’s at Risk and Who’s on Call By The Doctor Weighs In

  2. 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.

  3. 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%).

  4. 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.

  5. Thyroid Eye Disease

  6. 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. Related Content:  Dealing with a Rare Eye Disease in the Midst of COVID19

  7. 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. • Related Content:  A Little Lump Or Bump On The Eyelid? Beware, It Could Be Skin Cancer!

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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. • Related stories:Telehealth Update from ATA President, Dr. Joe KvedarDoximity’s New Telehealth Application Makes It Easy to Connect

  11. 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. • Click The Link To Read The Full Article: https://thedoctorweighsin.com/thyroid-eye-disease/

  12. Get in Touch The Doctor Weighs In Author: Mark Scott Brown Website:https://thedoctorweighsin.com/ Email:info@thedoctorweighsin.com

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