Wales Council of the Blind

Thyroid eye disease

Definition: Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an eye condition that usually occurs when you have a problem with your thyroid gland. It causes the eye muscles, eyelids, tear glands and soft tissues in and around your eye socket to become inflamed.

Category: eye condition

Credit: RNIB

Source: https://www.rnib.org.uk/your-eyes/eye-conditions-az/thyroid-eye-disease/

Last Updated: 12th of June 2024