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What is a TED flare?
A TED flare is when TED symptoms appear again after a period of stability. In a study of 415 patients, 15.7% of patients experienced recurrent TED. Most of these cases occurred within the first 1O years after the first episode of TED.
TED, Thyroid Eye Disease.
TED Specialists for the Management of Thyroid Eye Disease
TED Specialists have the experience and resources to diagnose TED and come up with an appropriate treatment plan.
What does a TED Specialist do?
TED Specialists will often:
- Conduct a baseline eye exam to test your vision and make note of all your TED symptoms
- Create a TED treatment plan to best fit your individual needs
- Decide how often your TED needs to be checked and monitor symptoms over time
- If you also have a thyroid condition, like Graves’ disease, your TED Specialist may work with your endocrinologist on an overall treatment plan
Oculoplastic surgeons
Oculoplastic surgeons have advanced surgical training, and help to repair issues with the eyelids, bones, and structures around the eyeball.