Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid) - NIDDK

Can thyroid disease really affect your eyes? Yes, and it’s more common than most people think. Everyone knows about Graves disease and the classic bulging or swollen eyes, but there’s a whole other side of thyroid problems that people never talk about. Low thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions can change the way your eyes function long before you notice symptoms. When your thyroid is low, your metabolism slows down. That slow metabolism increases your risk of age related macular degeneration

Can your thyroid condition affect your eyes? #ExpertOpinion Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) usually occurs in people with hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid, most often due to Graves’ disease), but it can also develop in those with hypothyroidism or even normal thyroid function. In this video, Dr. Snigdha Mishra, Consultant, Orbit, Oculoplasty, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, Narayana Nethralaya, Bangalore, discusses symptoms that should not be ignored, as they may be linked to thyroid eye diseas

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