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
