Med. praxi. 2013;10(2):68-71

Thyroid-associated orbitopathy from the perspective of ophthalmologist

MUDr.Marta Karhanová, FEBO, MUDr.Jana Kalitová
Oční klinika LF UP a FN Olomouc

Thyroid-associated orbitopathy is a chronic autoimmune disease with a proven connection to thyroid autoimmunity. Most often, patients

with Graves-Basedow disease are affected, however, it may also occur in those with autoimmune thyroiditis. This condition affects all the

structures of the orbit – extraocular muscles, orbital fat and connective tissue, orbital septum and tear gland. Various ocular symptoms

can also be the first sign of thyroid disease. In these cases, a good knowledge of ocular signs and symptoms of thyroid-associated orbitopathy

is necessary to establish the correct diagnosis. Only timely and appropriate treatment can prevent the serious consequences

of this disease.

Keywords: thyroid-associated orbitopathy, thyroid gland, exophthalmos, diplopia

Published: February 15, 2013  Show citation

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