A Stare With a Catch
neuro ophthalmology
Patient Demographics
Age: 71 years
Gender: Female
History of Presenting Complaint
Presented with a several-month history of a "staring" appearance to both eyes, noticed by the patient and her family, along with mild ocular grittiness.
Past Medical History
- Known Graves' disease (hyperthyroidism), diagnosed several years prior to presentation
- Current smoker — a significant modifiable risk factor for the severity of thyroid eye disease