Video - Thyroid eye disease (NORD)
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Thyroid eye disease is a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the muscles and tissues around the eyes. It is caused by an overactive thyroid gland where there is a progressive inflammation that damages tissues around the eyes. Signs and symptoms of thyroid eye disease include eye redness, eye swelling out of the eye socket, called exophthalmos, and bulging, as well as double vision and sensitivity to light. Treatment may involve medications like corticosteroids, immunosuppressive drugs, and in some cases, orbital decompression surgery to relieve pressure on the eye.
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