Thyroid Eye Disease Flashcards
1
Q
thyroid eye disease
A
orbital inflammation, affecting muscles
2
Q
cause
A
graves disease
3
Q
signs
A
lid retraction
lid lag on down gaze
gritty
watery, red eyes
4
Q
investigations
A
fundoscopy
TFT
5
Q
management
A
lubricants
steroids
surgery
smoking cessation
6
Q
when would surgery be indicated
A
signs of optic neuropathy
RAPD§
7
Q
what would indicate it is severe
A
corneal involvement