At W Cosmetic Surgery® in Philadelphia, Dr. Allan Wulc gives each of his patients undivided and individual attention and diagnosis. For patients with thyroid eye disease — also known as Graves’ disease — he performs orbital decompression surgery, eyelid surgery, and cosmetic surgery to help them look and feel more natural and youthful.
What Treatments are Available for Thyroid Eye Disease?
Treatment for thyroid eye disease is highly individualized. It is based on the severity and presentation of the disease at the time of diagnosis. During your consultation, Dr. Wulc will carefully examine your symptoms to create a customized treatment plan. Some methods of treatment for thyroid eye disease include:
- Artificial tears and other means of controlling dryness
- Botox® to lower retracted eyelids
- New IV drugs to control swelling, redness, and double vision if steroids have been ineffective
In these cases, we often work cooperatively with the Department of Neurology and Ophthalmology at the University of Pennsylvania or with the neuro-ophthalmologists at Jefferson’s Wills Eye Institute. If radiation is required, we work with radiation specialists at Jefferson and the University of Pennsylvania. Once disease progression is halted, we give consideration to surgery.
