Thyroid Eye Disease Awareness at Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital; 25% increase in Disease Post Pandemic; It could lead to Vision loss
The pandemic has led to an increase in the incidence of uncontrolled thyroid levels. This could be due to the difficulty in accessing labs or hospitals, and stress owing to job losses and other triggers. Early diagnosis is important because, if left untreated, the disease can be sight-threatening as it affects the cornea and the optic nerve. It can also raise eye pressure and cause glaucoma. Chennai, 10 February 2022: The rate of incidence of Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), a complex, orbital inflammatory disease with sight-threatening complications, has increased by about 25% in Chennai, after the pandemic outbreak. Uncontrolled thyroid levels due to delayed diagnosis and treatment, and increased levels of stress during the pandemic can explain the alarming rise of TED, said Dr Ashvin Agarwal, Executive Director & Head of Clinical Services, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital. Youtube Video 👇👇 Addressing a press conference in Chennai, Dr Ashvin Agarwal said that TED can be sight-threaten...