Thyroid Associated Ophthalmopathy: A Review

• Main Authors: P.S, Mallika, Tan , A.K, Aziz, S., Syed Alwi, S.A.R, Chong, M.S, R., Vanitha, G, Intan
• Format: E-Article
• Language: English
• Published: Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia 2009
• Subjects: R Medicine (General); RE Ophthalmology
• Online Access: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/2495/1/Thyroid%20Associated%20Ophthalmopathy%20A%20Review.pdf; http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/2495/

Thyroid associated ophthalmopathy is an autoimmune disorder affecting the orbital and periorbital tissues. Hyperthyroidism is commonly associated with thyroid associated ophthalmopathy, however in 5% to 10% of cases it is euthyroid. Genetic, environmental and endogenous factors play a role in the in...