This book offers ophthalmologists and medical practitioners a concise, data-driven review of the information that is most relevant in guiding the diagnosis and management of thyroid-associated eye diseases (TED). Thyroid-Associated Eye Disease can be read in its entirety to give a perspective of the field, but also considered as a reference as clinical questions arise. The goal is to deliver data- driven guidance and discreet approaches and suggestions useful for clinical practice and decision making.

Advances in diagnostic evaluation, including autoantibody assessment, are reviewed, and the diagnostic features of euthyroid TED are also discussed. All relevant aspects of treatment are covered, from the use of radioactive iodine, long-term medical therapy, and surgical thyroidectomy through to the treatment of active TED by steroids and novel biologics and the role of minimally invasive surgery. Numerous supporting images are included, and helpful checklists will aid the practitioner in treatment decision making.

About the Author

Raymond S. Douglas, MD, PhD, studied at the University of Pennsylvania and subsequently completed his residency in ophthalmology at the Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania and his fellowship in orbital facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California, Los Angeles. He is currently Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and a specialist in eye plastic, orbital, and facial cosmetic Surgery at the University of Michigan, Kellogg Eye Institute. Dr. Douglas' particular interests include orbital surgery, especially minimally invasive surgery, and decompressions for thyroid-associated eye disease; cosmetic facial surgery; and post-cancer reconstruction, including Mohs surgery.

Allison N. McCoy, MD, PhD, undertook her medical training at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina and also gained a doctorate in Neurobiology from the same university. Between 2008 and 2011 she served an Ophthalmology Residency at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, and she is currently a Fellow in Eye Plastic, Orbital, and Facial Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. McCoy has been involved in a number of research projects and has been the recipient of the Neil Miller Research Grant Award, the Michael Boland Research Grant Award, the Mitchell Prize for Resident Research, and a Heed Fellowship. She is the author of 15 peer-reviewed publications.

Shivani Gupta, MD, MPH is an Eye Plastic, Orbital and Facial Cosmetic Surgery Lecturer in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Michigan. Her special interests include orbital surgery, cosmetic facial surgery including fillers and Botox injections, eyelid and lacrimal disorders, post-cancer reconstruction including Mohs' surgery.

Reviews

From the book reviews:

"The purpose is to help summarize and interpret the most recent studies and data related to thyroid eye disease. This book is useful for ophthalmologists, endocrinologists, general physicians, and residents. ... This is an outstanding book that helps summarize important advances in the management of patients with thyroid eye disease. It is well written and extremely useful for those managing these difficult patients." (Christopher B. Chambers, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2015)

Book Information
ISBN 9781493917457
Author Raymond S. Douglas
Format Hardback
Page Count 157
Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc.