Thyroid Eye Disease Mastery: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Diagnosis and Treatment

Thyroid eye disease (TED) is a multifactorial autoimmune disease with widely varied signs and symptoms. It is believed to result from the stimulation of several receptors located in the orbital fibroblasts and is usually associated with hyperthyroidism. However, 5% of patients with TED have hypothyroidism, and 5% have no sign of thyroid disease; thus, it is frequently misdiagnosed. Misdiagnosis can place patients at risk for disfigurement and permanent vision loss, because treatment is most effective during the initial, active phase of the disease. Multidisciplinary management of the disease is necessary and involves endocrinologists, ophthalmologists, oculoplastic surgeons, as well as other healthcare providers. In this case-based CME activity, an expert panel will help healthcare professionals involved in the management of TED assess methods to improve differential diagnosis, review the benefits and limitations of available therapies, and implement practices and procedures that improve the multidisciplinary management of patients with this potentially devastating disease. This program includes the unique, audience-engaging, educational gaming platform, Wheel of Knowledge Challenge!