Episode 009
Eye on Thyroid Eye Disease
Your Eye-Q Question for the Week:
What are the latest advancements in understanding and treating Thyroid Eye Disease?

In this episode of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rani Banik discusses thyroid eye disease (TED), an autoimmune condition that connects the thyroid and the eyes. The episode covers the symptoms, risk factors, and the importance of understanding the thyroid-eye connection. Dr. Banik emphasizes the need for proper diagnosis and testing, including autoimmune panels, and highlights the potential for vision loss associated with TED. The conversation also touches on treatment options and the importance of lifestyle factors in managing the condition.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN
00:00 - What is thyroid eye disease, and how is it introduced?
02:45 - How are the thyroid and eyes connected?
06:01 - What are the symptoms and signs of thyroid eye disease?
15:03 - What are the risk factors for thyroid eye disease?
17:01 - How is thyroid eye disease diagnosed, and what tests are involved?
30:04 - What are the treatment options for thyroid eye disease, and what does the future hold for discussions on this topic?
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