Thyroid conditions are some of the most underdiagnosed health problems in the United States, and few people understand how this organ can affect other parts of the body, particularly the eyes. In fact, many people who have Graves' Disease (otherwise known as an overactive thyroid) develop problems with their eyesight. We at Thyroid Eyes, Eye Wellness Centers, in Bellaire, TX, know a lot about how your thyroid can affect your eyes.

Thyroid Eye Disease

Thyroid Related Eye Disease, or TED, is a condition that causes the tissues that surround the eye to swell. This can have several serious consequences for patients. To start, the inflamed tissues can cause the white of the eye to bulge out away from the face. This causes additional strain on the eye and can lead to very serious conditions such as a detached retina or bleeding from the eye.

A swelling of the tissues around the eye can also lead to increased pressure on the optic nerve. In these cases, optic nerve damage will cause the patient to see dark spots or floaters in their vision, as the optic nerve will become unable to process all the visual data it is receiving from the eye. Eventually, this can progress to full blindness.

Fortunately, there are things that a patient can do with proper medical eye care. Start by informing your doctor of your thyroid condition so that you can be checked for swelling around the eyes. If there are issues, there are several different remedies that the eye doctor can try. Oral steroids and some types of blood pressure medication may work to reduce swelling. Our clinic Director and Neuro ophthalmologist is a recognized expert and speaker in thyroid eye disease treatment. Our clinic is currently heading multiple clinical trial treatments with the latest therapeutic medicines. Please contact us today to become involved.

Contact Us for More Information about Thyroid Eye Treatment from Our Ophthalmologist

If you live in the Bellaire, TX area and you're looking for an ophthalmologist who does thyroid eye treatment, give our office a call at (713) 478-9123 or contact us via email at [email protected] for Thyroid Eyes, Eye Wellness Centers.