MONTEREY, Calif. — Ophthalmologists are most accurate at making referrals for thyroid eye disease compared with other specialists, according to a study presented at the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium.
Emma Tsai, MD, and colleagues wrote that the combination of symptoms in thyroid eye disease (TED) requires a collaborative approach from a team of physicians.
“These symptoms often require multidisciplinary care including oculoplastic surgery, neuro-ophthalmology, strabismus surgery and endocrinology,” they wrote in a poster presentation. “Referral to appropriate providers is crucial for