Thyroid Eye Disease Flashcards

1
Q

thyroid eye disease

A

orbital inflammation, affecting muscles

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2
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cause

A

graves disease

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3
Q

signs

A

lid retraction
lid lag on down gaze
gritty
watery, red eyes

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4
Q

investigations

A

fundoscopy

TFT

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5
Q

management

A

lubricants
steroids
surgery
smoking cessation

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6
Q

when would surgery be indicated

A

signs of optic neuropathy

RAPD§

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7
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what would indicate it is severe

A

corneal involvement

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