Thyroid Eye Disease Treatment in Plano – North Dallas
Expert Eyelid surgery center in North Texas
What is Thyroid Eye Disease?
Thyroid eye disease also known as Grave’s disease is an auto-immune condition where the body’s own immune system attacks the thyroid gland causing an overproduction of thyroid hormone. In some cases, the immune system also attacks the eyes and the muscles that moves the eye resulting
- inflammation that causes bulging of the eyes
- in some cases the eye is pushed forward from its socket
- dry eye condition
- double vision due to changes in eye muscle movements
- progressive swelling can lead to high pressure inside eye sockets and optic nerve leading to decreased vision
Treatment for Thyroid Eye Disease
During the active phase where disease presents first, the treatment is medical. Dr. Kalyam works with prominent endocrinology specialists to monitor and control the thyroid function of the patient. The goal in this stage is to relive the eye symptoms. Once the patient enters stable phase of this disease, surgery is not an option to improve some of the medical and cosmetic issues created.
Surgical Options for Thyroid Eye Disease
There are several surgical options to correct the cosmetic changes caused by Thyroid Eye Disease. Dr. Kalyam is an Oculo-facial Plastic Surgeon with an expertise in surgical techniques for Thyroid Eye Disease.
Orbital Decompression: This surgical technique remove bone/fat from behind the eye. This allows eye to move back into its socket.
Eyelid Retraction Surgery: In this surgical technique, the tendons or eyelid muscles that have become tight are released. This allows eyelid to return to a natural position. Often times, a tissue is added to lower eyelid to reinforce the relaxed tissue.