Interventions for the initial, active phase of thyroid eye disease (TED) include treatments for dry eye and immunosuppression. Once the disease stabilizes, usually after 18-36 months, surgical procedures can help restore eye function and appearance.
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Better overall medical care, a new perspective on the patient and improved access for referring physicians are just three of the ways that enhanced electronic medical records are changing ophthalmology at Cole Eye Institute.