Thyroid Eye Disease  (TED, Graves' Orbitopathy, Thyroid Associated Orbitopathy, Thyroid Ophthalmopathy) is a common immune disease affecting the soft tissues in the orbit (eye socket). It can result in widening of the eyelids, bulging of the eyes, swelling, redness and discomfort of the lids and ocular surface, misalignment of the eyes with double vision, and loss of vision.  The change in appearance and impaired visual function can severely impact the patient's quality of life.     

Click:  "What is TED?" to learn more.

The International Thyroid Eye Disease Society (ITEDS) is a non-profit society open to clinicians and researchers interested in understanding the mechanisms of TED so that it can be recognized and treated earlier, hopefully avoiding significant complications. 

Click:  "Who Are ITEDS?"  or "ITEDS Activities" .  

Our Website provides current information about TED to affected patients as well as their friends, family and care-providers.  It explains the objectives of ITEDS and our current educational and research activities.  A patient/MD forum allows dialogue beween patients and doctors while questions about TED may be posted through "Ask An Expert".

Click:  "Patient/Doctor Forum".