TED characterized by a tendency for the eyes to be pushed forwards (so-called “proptosis”) and for the eyelids to open too far (lid retraction). It is often associated with red, irritable and watery eyes. The eye changes generally affect both eyes sides, but very rarely one side can be affected much more than the other. TED is an autoimmune condition where the body’ own immune system attacks the tissues of the thyroid gland and the eye socket. All being well you will be discharged home the day after surgery and given a clinic appointment for one week after surgery.
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