Management of Thyroid Eye Disease
Publication Date: December 13, 2022
Last Updated: January 27, 2024
Diagnosis and assessment
Key Point 3.1
Early diagnosis of TED and simple measures to prevent TED development or progression should be pursued.
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Initial care and referral for specialty care
Key Point 5.1.1
Local ocular measures and lifestyle intervention should be offered to all patients with TED. Lubricants and nocturnal eye masks may be used to prevent or treat corneal exposure. Ocular occlusion and prisms may be offered to relieve diplopia. The importance of smoking reduction or cessation should be explained, and smokers offered support for this goal.
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Overview
Title
Management of Thyroid Eye Disease
Authoring Organizations
American Thyroid Association
European Thyroid Association