Thyroid Eye Disease

Thyroid eye disease remains one of the most common orbital abnormalities encountered by ophthalmologists. While the maintenance of thyroid function remains of paramount importance to the patient's health, the appearance of the orbit, including the eyelid position and position of the globe, proptosis, remains of paramount importance to the patient. Following stabilization of the condition of the globe in the patient with thyroid eye disease, attention is then focused on the rehabilitation of the thyroid orbit. The etiology, diagnosis, and management of thyroid eye disease are discussed.