Sqad Please.. Eyes

[Eleena]

I had an appointment last week for a problem I’ve had in my right eye. I have received a letter back from the hospital today saying the tests reveal a ‘tentative’ diagnosis of ‘ wet age related macular degeneration (AMD) As you may remember, I have had a thyroid condition for many years. In the early stages of my thyroid condition I developed thyroid eye disease (TED) ...

[Eleena]

... and although I have always had sensitivity to bright light things are o.k. This recent ‘possible’ AMD diagnosis has caused me to remember my earlier eye disease. In your opinion, can a thyroid condition with ‘TED’ have any connection? ..

[Eleena]

.. I took to googling the two and came up with this but as a lay person cannot really get to grips with it. Is it saying there’s a ‘possible connection to thyroid hormone or th actual thyroid condition, or indeed any connection at all? Thank you.

[Eleena]

.. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4407388/

[Sqad]

Elleena.......a quick answer for you.
There is no established connection between AMD and TED, as TED is manifested by exophthalmos ( bulging eyes), which have nothing to do with AMD.

HOWEVER........some studies have shown a tentative link between AMD and thyroid disorders.......TENTATIVE......more studies needed but for all intents and purposes and in answer to your question, the answer is NO.

[Eleena]

Yes, I have to return for a fluorescein angiogram, thank you.

[Eleena]

Sorry, misread your reply, I understand.