Orbital Decompression for Graves Disease
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Orbital Decompression for Graves Disease - eMedicine
eMedicine explains that approximately half of all patients with
Graves hyperthyroidism develop ophthalmopathy. In its most involved
forms, the ophthalmopathy can result in severe corneal problems that
necessitate decompression. Optic neuropathy due to compression of the
optic nerve is another indication for decompression. Edmund Pribitkin,
MD, FACS works in tandem with Dr.Jurij Bylik of Wills Eye Hospital to
repair orbital decompression for Grave’s disease
Tags: Thyroid Disease, Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroidism, Iodine Deficiency, Disease and Condition, Orbital Decompression, Graves Ophthalmopathy
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eMedicine explains that approximately half of all patients with Graves hyperthyroidism develop ophthalmopathy. In its most involved forms, the ophthalmopathy can result in severe corneal problems that necessitate decompression. Optic neuropathy due to compression of the optic nerve is another indication for decompression. Edmund Pribitkin, MD, FACS works in tandem with Dr.Jurij Bylik of Wills Eye Hospital to repair orbital decompression for Grave’s disease
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