SYMPTOMS OF THYROID EYE DISEASE

Tampa and Bay Area Dr. Kwitko proudly serves the Thyroid Eyelid Surgery needs of Residents in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Hillsborough County, Pinellas County and throughout the Bay Area in West Central Florida.

Call 813.877.8665 today to schedule a confidential consultation with Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko about your Thyroid Eyelid Surgery needs and goals.

* Consultation Disclaimer: Cosmetic consults are $75 - non-refundable, but can be applied to surgical costs if booked within 6 weeks of consultation.

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck. It produces hormones that influence nearly all of the body’s metabolic processes. Thyroid eye disease (TED) can occur when the thyroid gland produces too much hormone in a condition known as hyperthyroidism.

While hyperthyroidism may be caused by many factors, Graves’ disease is one of the most common. In Graves’ disease, abnormal antibodies attack the thyroid gland, causing it to become overactive. The same antibodies may also cause swelling and inflammation of the soft tissues around the eyes and the muscles that control the eyes and eyelids. Known as thyroid eye disease, this is a frequent side effect of Graves’ disease and is often marked by prominent, sometimes bulging eyes.

Symptoms of Thyroid Eye Disease

Thyroid eye disease typically presents with a range of symptoms that may include:

• Bulging eyes
• Difficulty closing the eyes
• Double vision
• Dry eyes
• Problems with vision
• Puffy or retracted eyelids
• Red eyes
• Sensitivity to light
• Vision loss Watery eyes

If you suffer from an overactive thyroid or Graves’ disease and experience the above symptoms, you should speak with your doctor or endocrinologist as soon as possible. They may refer you to an experienced Florida eye surgeon like Dr. Geoffrey M. Kwitko, M.D. F.A.C.S. for consultation.

A knowledgeable Tampa, Florida thyroid eye disease doctor with nearly 31 Years experience, Dr. Kwitko can assess your condition and recommend an appropriate treatment plan. Depending on the circumstances of your case, treatment may be non-surgical. However, surgery may be required for severe cases or complications.

Thyroid Eye Disease and Eyelid Surgery in Tampa, Florida

Thyroid eye disease may cause eyelid retraction. This common side effect occurs when the eyelid is pulled away from the eyeball. On the upper eyelid, this involves the eyelid shifting too far up, while on the lower eyelid it pulls too far down.

Eyelid retraction surgery may be required to adjust the position of the eyelid. It can be performed on the top or bottom lid and can help improve eyelid closure and restore eyelid function. For best results, eyelid surgery should only be performed by a skilled Florida eye surgeon like Dr. Kwitko.

Contact a Thyroid Eye Surgeon in Tampa, Florida Today

Thyroid eye disease is a serious medical issue that requires the immediate attention of an experienced Tampa, Florida eye surgeon. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with thyroid eye disease and you are in need of thyroid eyelid surgery in Florida, contact Tampa eye surgeon Dr. Geoffrey M. Kwitko, M.D. F.A.C.S. today.

Call 813.877.8665 today to schedule a confidential consultation with Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko about your Thyroid Eyelid Surgery needs in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Hillsborough County, Pinellas County and throughout the Bay Area in West Central Florida.

* Consultation Disclaimer: Cosmetic consults are $75 - non-refundable, but can be applied to surgical costs if booked within 6 weeks of consultation.