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    What to Know About Thyroid Eye Disease

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    Thyroid Eye Disease Explained

    In thyroid eye disease (TED), the eyes may become red, irritated, and dry. Learn how it progresses, how it’s treated, and what your outlook may be.

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    Eyes Bulging, Not Feeling Quite Right?

    Are your eyes dry, uncomfortable, and bulging? You could have thyroid eye disease, especially if you already have Graves’ disease. Learn more about TED.

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    How It Develops

    Vision problems and bulging eyes are symptoms of TED, or thyroid eye disease. But what’s the cause?

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    Signs to Watch For

    Thyroid eye disease can cause redness and puffiness. It can make your eyes bulge and shorten your eyelids so they don't close. Learn more about symptoms.

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    Tests and Diagnosis

    Thyroid eye disease, with redness and swelling, can be mistaken for other conditions. Learn which tests your doctor can use to get the right diagnosis.

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    What to Ask Your Doctor

    Your care team is your go-to resource when treating thyroid eye disease. Know who makes up your team and how to work together with them for your treatment. ...

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    Managing Your Symptoms

    There are several things your eye doctor can prescribe to help with symptoms of thyroid eye disease like dry eye and swelling.

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    Other Factors Impacted By Your Condition

    Thyroid eye disease can deeply impact your life, physically and socially. Learn how you can manage the effects with your doctor’s help and on your own.

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    Treatment Options

    Learn how treatment of thyroid eye disease can ease your symptoms and help correct any damage you may have from the condition.

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    Caring for Your Eyes

    Find out how you can manage many thyroid eye disease symptoms on your own with over-the-counter products and home remedies.

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