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Just want to know does thyroid eye disease affect both eyes

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linda39627
linda39627

I have graves disease, but over the last few dayswhen i wake in the night my left eyelid feels like its getting stuck when i first open it. Plus it feels gritty.

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  • linda187
    linda187 linda39627

    Posted

    Sounds like Graves eye disease.  This can occur as mild or severe.  The milder forms are like what I had - extremely dry, red, irritated eyes or if severe, bulging, difficulty with lid closing, irritated eyes and possible blurred vision.  For the more severe forms, what is required is either steroid medication or surgical treatment by an ocular specialist.  For the mild form, I used plenty of drops, recently came across a really good kind called Optive Fusion by Allergan (I think it is made in England).  My ophthalmologist also inserted collagen plugs into my tear ducts which keeps more moistrue in my eyes.  I get these every 3 to 6 months.  There are more permanent ones but they are made of Silicone.
  • linda187
    linda187 linda39627

    Posted

    Also many Graves eye patients get relief from takng Selenium supplements either in capsules, 200 mg a day or by eating 2 brazil nuts a day.  As well, a lot report relief by using cotton pads soaked with witch hazel and placed over closed eyelids.
  • lucy82013
    lucy82013 linda39627

    Posted

    What does the thyroid eye mean. Thanks

    Lucy

    • linda187
      linda187 lucy82013

      Posted

      It's not exactly the thyroid eye.  There is an autoimmune disease called Graves disease that causes the thyroid to become overactive.  The same disease also in many people affects the eyes to a greater or lesser extent.  It's called thyroid eye disease or TED for short.  It only happens with Graves disease.
    • lucy82013
      lucy82013 linda187

      Posted

      Thank you Linda

      What happens ? I do not understand what the eye has to do with the thyroid, sorry. I am so scared.

      I have an overactive thyroid but not graves disease.

      My eyes are sore though. I do not understand this at all.

      Lucy

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