How Glasses Helped Me with TED (Part 2)Editor's Note: This is part 2 of a series. Please read part 1 here. "Do you wear glasses?" my friend asked me. She was on the phone with her then-boyfriend...
Recovering from Orbital Decompression Surgery for Thyroid Eye DiseaseI was relieved when I was finally scheduled for orbital decompression surgery. In the weeks leading up to surgery, I wanted to prepare myself as much as possible, but I...
Sensitivity to Light: A Symptom of Thyroid Eye DiseaseThyroid eye disease (TED) often leads to light sensitivity or a painful reaction to light, known as photophobia. Sunlight, fluorescent light, and LED lighting can all lead to discomfort. Pain...
How Glasses Helped Me with TED (Part 2)Editor's Note: This is part 2 of a series. Please read part 1 here. "Do you wear glasses?" my friend asked me. She was on the phone with her then-boyfriend...
Recovering from Orbital Decompression Surgery for Thyroid Eye DiseaseI was relieved when I was finally scheduled for orbital decompression surgery. In the weeks leading up to surgery, I wanted to prepare myself as much as possible, but I...
Sensitivity to Light: A Symptom of Thyroid Eye DiseaseThyroid eye disease (TED) often leads to light sensitivity or a painful reaction to light, known as photophobia. Sunlight, fluorescent light, and LED lighting can all lead to discomfort. Pain...
How Glasses Helped Me with TED (Part 2)Editor's Note: This is part 2 of a series. Please read part 1 here. "Do you wear glasses?" my friend asked me. She was on the phone with her then-boyfriend...
Recovering from Orbital Decompression Surgery for Thyroid Eye DiseaseI was relieved when I was finally scheduled for orbital decompression surgery. In the weeks leading up to surgery, I wanted to prepare myself as much as possible, but I...
Sensitivity to Light: A Symptom of Thyroid Eye DiseaseThyroid eye disease (TED) often leads to light sensitivity or a painful reaction to light, known as photophobia. Sunlight, fluorescent light, and LED lighting can all lead to discomfort. Pain...
The Power of Self-Care on Your Thyroid Eye Disease JourneyLiving with a chronic illness like thyroid eye disease (TED) can be a challenging journey, affecting not only your physical health but also your mental and emotional well-being. The symptoms...reactionscomments
Navigating Thyroid Eye Disease: You're Not AloneThyroid eye disease (TED) is a rare condition that is becoming more openly discussed and recognized. Despite this growing awareness, we often hear from community members that they feel in...reactionscomments
Featured forum Eye Muscle Surgery Has anyone in our community had eye muscle surgery? Please share your experiences in the comments below! ...reactions11replies
Featured story Graves Disease & TED What a Shock!I was diagnosed with Graves Disease in 2008, with swelling on the upper right eye lid. Soon after I developed double vision. I had to wear a eye patch for...reactionscomments
