Quando o hipertireoidismo factício se apresenta associado à doença ocular tireoidiana leve (orbitopatia tireoidiana), o manejo clínico deve considerar o componente orbital. A classificação sistemática da gravidade da doença ocular tireoidiana orienta a via terapêutica mais adequada.
The tool grades the severity of thyroid eye disease into 3 categories mild, moderate to severe, and sight threatening thyroid eye disease and is a useful tool for directing therapy.
A single course of supplementation of selenium (100 mcg twice daily) for 6 months may be given as it is likely to improve and prevent progression of thyroid eye disease.
Treatment with local artificial tears during the day and ophthalmic gels/ointments with a possible taping of the lids or using swimming goggles / eye masks at nighttime should be advised, to prevent or treat corneal exposure.
DOI: 10.1089/thy.2016.0229