Lid/Orbit
Thyroid Eye Disease
Also known as: TED, thyroid eye disease, Graves' ophthalmopathy, Graves' orbitopathy, thyroid orbitopathy, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy, infiltrative ophthalmopathy, thyroid proptosis
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Overview
An autoimmune orbital inflammatory disease associated with thyroid dysfunction — most commonly Graves' hyperthyroidism, but can occur with hypothyroidism or euthyroid state. Caused by autoantibodies against the TSH receptor in orbital fat and extraocular muscles. Presents with proptosis, lid retraction, restrictive myopathy (diplopia), and conjunctival injection. Dysthyroid optic neuropathy (DON) is the sight-threatening complication.
What OptoGuide™ covers for thyroid eye disease
- Recognition patterns — symptoms, signs, and differentiators
- Don't-miss risks and escalation triggers
- Management tiers with linked Australian therapeutics
- Referral urgency, specialty, and letter drafting
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