The TED Community Organization is comprised of patients, caregivers, medical professionals, and individuals who advocate for those dealing with Thyroid Eye Disease (TED). In essence, we are a community of individuals who have the shared living experience of TED.

As a dedicated Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) 501c3 nonprofit, our vision and quest is to ensure that no one need ever walk alone through the arduous and often isolating TED journey. To this end, we provide education, support, and connection for all who are affected by TED.

Summer 2023 Print & Digital Edition
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Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) Common Symptoms

Light Sensitivity

Watery Eyes

Gritty Eyes

Red Eyes

Bulging Puffy Eyes

Double Vision

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Learn about the founding the TED Community Organization, the first nonprofit dedicated solely to thyroid eye disease.

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American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2023 article, Thyroid Eye Disease (TED):

Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an autoimmune disease caused by the activation of orbital fibroblasts by autoantibodies directed against thyroid receptors. TED is a rare disease, which had an incidence rate of approximately 19 in 100,000 people per year in one study. The disorder characterized by enlargement of the extraocular muscles, fatty and connective tissue volume. Graves’ disease (GD) is an autoimmune disorder involving the thyroid gland, typically characterized by the presence of circulating autoantibodies that bind to and stimulate the thyroid hormone receptor (TSHR), resulting in hyperthyroidism and goiter. Organs other than the thyroid can also be affected, leading to the extrathyroidal (outside the thyroid gland itself) manifestations of GD. TED is observed in ~ 50% of patients while Graves’ dermopathy and acropachy are quite rare. TED was previously known as thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO), Graves orbitopathy (GO) and other variations.

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