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Ophthalmology and Allied Sciences

Volume  3, Issue 2, Jul-Dec 2017, Pages 98-102
 

Original Article

Study on Incidence and Various Modes of Presentation of Thyroid Orbitopathy

P. Vasudevanand1, Porika Ram Mohan Lal2

1Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana 500028, India. 2Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Osmania General Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana 500012, India.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/oas.2454.7816.3217.11

Abstract

Introduction: 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 initiation of the thyroid ophthalmopathy. Materials and Methods: This is a prospective study conducted on total 40 patients according to inclusion criteria. All patients underwent a comprehensive ophthalmological examination and radiological examination. Results: In the present study, 5th decade was the most common age group observed with thyroid orbitopathy in 12 cases (30%). Female preponderance was seen with females twice more common than males. Hyper thryroidism (67.5%) is most common thyroid status observed. Uniocular presentation (75%) with right eye involved more frequently 40% than left eye. Sandy and Grittiness (60%) was the most common symptom, Proptosis (90%) was the most common sign and Lid retraction (85%) was the second most common sign observed. Inferior rectus most commonly involved muscle (62.5%) and least involved muscle was lateral recuts (22.5%). Corneal involvement with tear film abnormalities 10%, optic nerve compression 5% and ptosis 5% were observed less severe in our study. Conclusion: In present study we found that 5th decade 12 (30%) with female preponderance and most of the cases are with proptosis.

Keywords: Graves Ophthalmopathy; TAO; Hyperthyroid; Proptosis; Uniocular. 


Corresponding Author : Porika Ram Mohan Lal, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Osmania General Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana 500012.