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Cosmetic surgery for Graves disease

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Cosmetic surgery for Graves disease

by Angiesail, May 28, 2008 12:33AM

After a full thyroidectomy in November 2007, I am still left with Graves. Both eyes are affected and 'odd'. I have been offered cosmetic surgery to 'correct' my bulging eyes. This also will not get rid of the Graves which I have had for over 2 years. My eyes are already extremely painful. I am concerned that my eyes may change again after correction and/or be more painful than they already are. Would you recommend this as an option? Has anyone else had any success with cosmetic surgery for this condition?
Thank you

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by Howard Rosenberg, MD

, May 28, 2008 10:03AM

Treatment for correction of the exophthalmos (bulging eyes) for Graves disease can be accomplished by removing the excess fatty tissue about the eyes. This should be a permanent solution for this problem.

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by 1jitterbug, Jun 03, 2008 12:30AM

To: Angiesail

It's best to see a neuro-opthalmolgist for your eye problems due to Graves.

I have Graves eye disease also & my opthalmologist sent me to the neuro-opthmologist for evaluation & surgery.
If your eye disease is still active you don't want to do anything at this time anyway or you may end up with multiple surgeries.

TJ

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