Eyelid and eye socket care for thyroid eye disease, alongside your other doctors.
Thyroid eye disease (also called Graves’ eye disease) is an autoimmune condition. It causes swelling of the muscles and fat around the eye.
It is most common in people with an overactive thyroid, but it can occur with other thyroid conditions too.
Simplified illustration, not to scale.
The lids pull back and more white of the eye shows.
One or both eyes push forward.
Dryness, redness and watering.
Seeing double, especially looking up or to the side.
Dr. Conlon assesses your eyelids and eye socket, and works with your family doctor or endocrinologist on your care.
Many people need only drops and monitoring. When the condition is stable, eyelid surgery may help when appropriate. Sudden vision loss or loss of colour vision needs urgent care.
Care for thyroid eye disease may be covered by Saskatchewan Health when medically necessary. Dr. Conlon will check at your consultation whether you qualify.
Performed by Dr. M. Ronan Conlon, fellowship-trained in oculoplastic/orbital surgery (approved ASOPRS fellowship, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics).
Meet Dr. Conlon →Coming from out of town? We see many patients who travel a long distance, and we can often arrange virtual follow-ups where appropriate, so you make fewer trips.
Consultations are free.
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