In our daily lives, we may encounter a wide variety of health problems, some of which may not be well known to us. Today, Changsha Aier Eye Hospital will unveil a mystery called "thyroid-related eye disease" to help you understand this disease so that it can be detected and tested in time.
First, let's understand what thyroid-related eye disease is.
Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an organ-specific autoimmune disease closely related to thyroid disease, which is mainly manifested by symptoms such as eyelid recession, proptosis, diplopia, and strabismus.
Next, we will use a simple real-life case to help you better understand thyroid-related eye disease. Xiao Wang, a 45-year-old woman, has recently noticed that her eyes are getting bigger and her vision is also decreasing. At first, she didn't pay much attention to it, thinking it was fatigue from using electronic devices for a long time. However, as time went on, her eyes became more and more uncomfortable, and even showed symptoms such as watery eyes and pain. So, she came to the hospital for treatment.
After a series of examinations, the doctor found that Xiao Wang had thyroid-related eye disease. It turned out that Xiao Wang was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism half a year ago, but she did not perform endocrine ** according to the doctor's instructions. As a result of thyroid dysfunction, her immune system is abnormal, causing eye tissues to be attacked, triggering thyroid-related eye disease.
So, how to prevent thyroid-related eye disease?
First, for patients who have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, it is important to stabilize thyroid function as prescribed. Secondly, it is necessary to have regular eye examinations, and once symptoms such as eye redness, proptosis, and vision loss appear, it is necessary to seek medical attention in time. In addition, maintaining good lifestyle habits, such as getting enough sleep, can also help prevent the occurrence of thyroid-related eye disease.
In conclusion, thyroid-related ophthalmopathy is an organ-specific autoimmune disease that can lead to inflammation of the eyelids, orbital soft tissues, and thus ophthalmosis, eye movement disorders, and vision loss. The disease is self-limited and varies greatly from person to person, so the choice of timing and regimen is crucial. If you find it, you need to see a specialist clinic immediately!
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