Update on thyroid eye disease

Compr Ophthalmol Update. 2006 Nov-Dec;7(6):287-98.

Abstract

Thyroid-associated eye disease is an orbital manifestation of autoimmune thyroid disease. Its treatment, despite recent developments, is still challenging, and complete improvement of functional and/or cosmetic impairement is not always possible. This update tries to give an overview of actual concepts for conservative and surgical management.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
  • Graves Ophthalmopathy* / etiology
  • Graves Ophthalmopathy* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
  • Radiotherapy

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids