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Graves Orbitopathy
DEFINITION
Graves Orbitopathy is the condition of bulging of the eyes caused by Graves Disease (overactivity of the thyroid). Graves disease is an autoimmune condition, a disease where the body accidentally attacks itself (the thyroid gland in this case). Graves Disease can cause bloodshot and bulging eyes. In addition to treating Graves Disease itself, several minimally invasive endoscopic procedures offered for eye related diseases of the nose and sinuses. This cosmetic defect can be improved by minimally invasive endoscopic orbital decompression through the nose and sinuses.
SYMPTOMS
Bulging of the eyes
DIAGNOSIS
Your doctor will first take a history and perform a physical exam, especially focused on the eye and vision. Your doctor will do blood tests to measure the activity of the thyroid gland as well as for the presence of the autoantibodies in the blood to diagnose Graves Disease. Your doctor may want to take pictures of the orbit with either a CT scan or MRI to make sure that there isn’t another cause of your bulging eyes.
TREATMENT
Treatment of Graves orbitopathy begins with treating the Graves Disease. Specifically for the bulging of the eyes, an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) doctor can offer minimally invasive approach to relieve some of the bulging behind the eyes, improving the cosmetic appearance of the eyes.
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