The relationship between Graves’ ophthalmopathy and dry eye syndrome

BACKGROUND: A complex relationship between Graves’ ophthalmopathy (GO) and dry eye syndrome exists. New research brings more insight into the association between these two diseases. METHODS: A review of the literature was conducted using the query terms “Graves’ Ophthalmopathy”, “Thyroid Eye Disease...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Selter, Jessica H, Gire, Anisa I, Sikder, Shameema
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2014
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Review
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4287254/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25584018
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/OPTH.S76583
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Sumario:BACKGROUND: A complex relationship between Graves’ ophthalmopathy (GO) and dry eye syndrome exists. New research brings more insight into the association between these two diseases. METHODS: A review of the literature was conducted using the query terms “Graves’ Ophthalmopathy”, “Thyroid Eye Disease”, and “Dry Eye” in MedLine (PubMed) and Scopus. A total of 55 papers were reviewed. Case reports were excluded. CONCLUSION: This review paper shows the close relationship between dry eye syndrome and GO. The underlying mechanisms behind their association suggest mechanical impairment of orbital muscles and immune-mediated lacrimal gland dysfunction as the causes of dry eye in GO patients. However, there are a variety of treatment options available for patients with GO with signs of dry eye, which help combat this issue.

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