Even Inactive Thyroid Eye Disease Adversely Impacts Patients

Ocular signs and symptoms of thyroid eye disease (TED) often persist beyond the active phase of the condition, with many patients continuing to experience mental health issues and diminished quality of life, new research suggests, as reported by Medscape.

The autoimmune condition TED involves orbital inflammation with subsequent proptosis (eye bulging), diplopia, corneal exposure, vision changes, and potential blindness. The initial acute progressive phase of active inflammation lasts between 1 and 3 years. Inflammation then typically subsides, but patients can still experience chronic sequelae including ocular pain and discomfort, vision disturbance, and facial disfigurement.

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