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Thyroid Eye Disease

Thyroid eye disease can occur in people who have an overactive, underactive or even normal thyroid gland function. It occurs when the muscles and fat in your eye sockets become inflamed and swell. Most commonly this is due to an autoimmune disease that attacks the normal tissues in your thyroid gland and eyes.

Symptoms of Thyroid Eye Disease

  • Dry eyes
  • Gritty feeling
  • Bulging eyes
  • Eye redness and swelling
  • Double vision
  • Upper eyelid retraction
  • Irritation
  • Light sensitivity
  • Decreased vision
  • Eye pain

Besides impacting vision and causing discomfort, serious cases of thyroid eye disease can cause permanent damage to the optic nerve. Regular eye exams are essential to monitor any signs of thyroid eye disease, especially if you have a thyroid disorder or a family history of the disease.

Atwal Eye Care Locations

Laser Vision Correction

3095 Harlem Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14225

General Eye Care

3095 Harlem Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Tonawanda

2441 Sheridan Drive
Tonawanda, NY 14150

Orchard Park

3176 Abbott Rd.
Orchard Park, NY 14127

East Amherst

9540 Transit Road, Suite 103
East Amherst, NY 14051

Snyder

4590 Main Street
Snyder, NY 14226