Thyroid eye disease, also known as Graves’ ophthalmopathy or thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy, is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the muscles and fatty tissues inside and behind the eyes. Some of the early symptoms include dry eye, eye irritation, redness in or around the eyes, watery eyes, bulging eyes and double vision. The condition occurs as a result of an autoimmune response that wrongly attacks the tissues surrounding the eyes. There are various treatment options ... Read more

Thyroid eye disease, also known as Graves' ophthalmopathy or Graves' orbitopathy, is an autoimmune disorder where the muscles and fatty tissues behind the eyes become inflamed as a result of an autoimmune disorder of the thyroid gland.
Causes of Thyroid Eye Disease
Thyroid eye disease is caused by an autoimmune process where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the eye muscles and surrounding fatty tissues. This condition is commonly associated with Graves ... Read more