Thyroid-Associated Ophthalmopathy is associated with dysthyroid or euthyroid status. It is an autoimmune disease. It is also known as Grave's Orbitopathy or Thyroid Eye Disease or Thyroid Related Orbitopathy. The clinical presentation varies from mild to most severe, sight-threatening, disease. It can cause functional deficits, cosmetic disfigurement and compromised quality of life. A timely interventional approach by an oculoplastic and an endocrinologist can make a huge difference in the final outcome of the disease.
Oculoplastic surgery is specialized plastic surgery around the eyelids and face. It is also called oculofacial surgery as the eyelids are continuous with the forehead, cheeks, and deals with the related tear system (lacrimal) and orbits (deeper structures surrounding the eyeball).
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EYELID ENTROPION
Entropion of either lower or upper eyelid is quite common in our clinical practice. The keratinized skin of the eyelid margin and eyelashes...
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Entropion of either lower or upper eyelid is quite common in our clinical practice. The keratinized skin of the eyelid margin and eyelashes...
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Clostridium botulinum bacteria produce eight serotypes of botulinum toxin proteins (A, B, Ca, Cb, D, E, F, and G). Botulinum toxin serot...
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Thyroid-Associated Ophthalmopathy is associated with dysthyroid or euthyroid status. It is an autoimmune disease. It is also known as Grav...
Excellent presentation and summation of TED.
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