Thyroid eye disease is one of the most difficult diseases to predict, so it is often managed with collaboration between an endocrinologist and an ophthalmologist at Cleveland Clinic.
Circadian Rhythms, Thyroid Hormone and Vision Loss
Decoupling between the body’s internal clock and thyroid hormone rhythms can trigger photoreceptors to slowly deteriorate, which can potentially result in gradual vision loss or blindness. (Think smartphone in bed.)