examination of the eyes
Last reviewed 01/2018
The eyes in thyroid disease is a subject much beloved of examiners, since there are many signs, including:
- exophthalmos
- lid retraction
- lid lag
- exophthalmic ophthalmoplegia
- the exophthalmos may cause the patient to sleep at night with their eyes open, which results in increased susceptibility to conjunctivitis, corneal abrasion, and chemosis