If you are suffering from thyroid issues, you may or may not be aware that problems with this organ can affect your eyesight. If you have already been diagnosed with thyroid issues, or if you suspect you may have thyroid disease, it's important to know these early warning signs of thyroid eye disease so that you can start thyroid eye treatment as soon as possible. At Thyroid Eyes, we have provided residents of Bellaire, TX, with thyroid eye treatment for many years. Read on to learn more about the symptoms of thyroid eye disease.

Swelling and Redness

The main symptom of thyroid eye disease is tissue inflammation. Because the tissues around the eyes are so thin, it's easier to see signs of this inflammation.

Eyelid Retraction

The inflammation will also affect the muscles that hold up and support the eyelids. As these muscles swell and contract, the eyelids can pull back away from the eye.

Bulging Eyes

The inflammation of the tissues of the eye can cause it to swell outwards, giving it the appearance of bulging outwards.

Double Vision or Blind Spots

As the inflammation continues to worsen, the pressure from the swelling tissues around the eyes will start to put pressure on the optic nerve. As this happens, the optic nerve will not be able to process all of the visual data that is coming in through your eyes. The result can be that the nerves will send false signals to the brain that make it seem as if you're seeing double or not seeing anything at all.

Frequent Headaches

As pressure continues to increase on the optic nerve, it will start to interrupt the pressure as a pain signal.

Schedule an Appointment with Our Ophthalmologist for Thyroid Eye Treatment in Bellaire, TX

If you live in the Bellaire, TX, area and you suspect that you are suffering from thyroid eye disease, give our ophthalmologist's office a call. We can help you to identify your symptoms and set up a treatment plan. Call Thyroid Eyes today at (713) 478-9123 for more information or to schedule an appointment with our eye doctor.