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Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO
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Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, describes the signs and symptoms of thyroid eye disease (TED) and discusses how clinicians can diagnose and treat this condition caused by hyperthyroidism. He explains how TED presents with proptosis and inflammation and can lead to optic nerve compression, diplopia, and dry eye. Dr. Bloomenstein further discusses the importance of earlier prevention of these pathologies, highlighting medication like teprotumumab, which blocks the insulin growth factor-1 receptor to decrease proptosis, improve diplopia, and reduce inflammatory signs and symptoms.
Posted: 11/28/2023
Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO
Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, describes the signs and symptoms of thyroid eye disease (TED) and discusses how clinicians can diagnose and treat this condition caused by hyperthyroidism. He explains how TED presents with proptosis and inflammation and can lead to optic nerve compression, diplopia, and dry eye. Dr. Bloomenstein further discusses the importance of earlier prevention of these pathologies, highlighting medication like teprotumumab, which blocks the insulin growth factor-1 receptor to decrease proptosis, improve diplopia, and reduce inflammatory signs and symptoms.
Posted: 11/28/2023
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