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— Orbitopathy

Endocrine orbitopathy

Endocrine orbitopathy can manifest as eye bulging, dryness, diplopia, eyelid swelling, and discomfort. Treatment requires the coordinated work of an ophthalmologist, an endocrinologist, and a surgeon.

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Surgical treatment of endocrine orbitopathy at Medicenter

- Testimony

When needed consultation

This block is unified for ophthalmic surgery pages: the patient immediately sees the symptoms and situations that should be addressed to a doctor.

  • bulging eyes
  • swelling or tightness of the eyelids
  • dryness, burning, eye irritation
  • double vision or restricted eye movement
  • deterioration of vision
  • violation of symmetry after stabilization of the disease

— Diagnostics

What is it based on? solution

Before the intervention, the doctor assesses the condition of the eye, eyelids, orbit or tear ducts in order to choose safe tactics.

Ophthalmological examination

Control of vision, fundus, eye surface and eyelids.

CT / MRI of the orbit

Assessment of muscle, adipose tissue and orbital space.

Endocrine status

Important for determining the activity of the process.

Phase plan

Reconstructive interventions are planned in the correct sequence.

— Treatment

Basic information on treatment

Tactics are formed individually after examination, diagnosis and assessment of the expected functional result.

What can be included

  • conservative or surgical route as indicated
  • orbital decompression in selected cases
  • correction of the position of the eyelids
  • treatment of diplopia according to indications
  • long-term control together with related specialists

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