Thyroid eye diseaseis due to an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) that occurs because ofGraves disease.
You may also see thyroid eye disease called Graves eye disease, Graves orbitopathy, and Graves ophthalmopathy.
TSI affects your thyroid’s production of hormones, which causes it to be overactive.
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An overactive thyroid, calledhyperthyroidism, makes too much thyroxine hormone.
The antibodies can affect different parts of the eyes and cause a variety of symptoms.
The antibodies may attack the cells of your eyes because they are targeting specific proteins mistakenly.
It may be possible for a person to inherit the risk of having an autoimmune disorder.
It may be possible for a person to inherit the risk of having an autoimmune disorder.
Mutations are changes in the DNA that can cause problems to develop.
Lifestyle Risk Factors
Researchers believe some lifestyle factors may increase your risk of developing thyroid eye disease.
Not receiving treatment for Graves disease and hyperthyroidism makes you more likely to develop problems with your eyes.
In addition, taking your medications correctly for Graves disease and hyperthyroidism can affect the condition of your eyes.
In general, smoking increases your risk of having thyroid eye disease.
It can also make your symptoms worse and cause more severe eye problems.
Talk to your healthcare provider if you are having problems quitting smoking and need additional help.
Stress
Stress is another lifestyle factor that you might control.
It can have a negative impact on your health and may increase the risk of getting thyroid eye disease.
Consider joining a support group if you need additional help.
National Organization for Rare Disorders.Thyroid eye disease.
American Academy of Ophthalmology.What is Graves disease?
National Institutes of Health: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.Graves' disease.
