Cosmetic surgery for Graves disease

[Angiesail]

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

[Howard Rosenberg, MD]

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.

[1jitterbug]

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