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What are the common signs and symptoms of thyroid abnormality? Robert Petrarca reviews the association between the thyroid and the eyes, describing management and treatments used to help patients

The connection between the thyroid gland and eye disease has been recognised for over 200 years. Over this time many terms and classifications have been used by clinicians to describe the various thyroid related eye findings. This article will look at the common signs and symptoms relevant to the optometrist and discuss the management and treatments for patients with thyroid abnormalities.

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