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Thyroid Eye Disease

Treatment Options for Thyroid Eye Disease (Graves’ Orbitopathy)

Lauren Smith, MABrian Clista, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Brian Clista, MD
Updated on July 3, 2025
Featuring Yuna Rapoport, MD, Jose Escobar, MDReviewed by Brian Clista, MD | July 3, 2025

Thyroid eye disease, or Graves’ orbitopathy, can really take a toll on your quality of life. The symptoms can be uncomfortable and even painful. They might even threaten your vision. Of course, the changes to your appearance may also be hard to cope with and can affect your self-esteem. Luckily, there are treatment options for thyroid eye disease that can help with symptoms and possibly reduce the risk of complications.

References

American Academy of Ophthalmology. (2024). What is thyroid eye disease (TED) or Graves' eye disease?

Men, C. J., et al. (2021). Updates on the understanding and management of thyroid eye disease. Therapeutic Advances in Ophthalmology.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Brian Clista, MD
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Brian Clista, MD
Dr. Clista is a board-certified pediatrician who works in private practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He previously served as a National Health Service Corporation Scholar in the inner city of Pittsburgh for 11 years.
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