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7/19/2010 2:36 PM

DebbieB

Joined: 7/16/2010

Posts: 32

Corneal Astigmatism

Elaine,

Thank you for your response regarding corneal astigmatism and proptosis. I was wondering, is there anyway for a doctor to tell if you have edema which is causing the astigmatism? I had a corneal topography and was told my cornea looks healthy but my left eye has a significant astigmatism. After checking with my optomotrist, my astigmatism correction was 1.75 in the left eye a year ago. I don't think that is significant, is it? Would the topography show any signs of edema or swelling?

Do you know of a good opthalmologist in Phoenix who deals with Grave's? I have seen two specialist but they are both plastics doctors and don't seem to really offer much in the way of treatment. I cannot have prednisone because my IOP is elevated and I am at risk for glaucoma. The Grave's specialist I saw even said the elevated IOP was not a result of my proptosis though it only started six months ago when all my TED symptoms worsened.

Do you have any suggestions on how to find someone who REALLY understands Grave's disease and treats it?

Debbie

7/21/2010 9:56 PM

Elaine

Joined: 8/1/2008

Posts: 3174

Re: Corneal Astigmatism

Hi Debbie,

The change in your astigmatism doesn't sound significant but you'd want to ask an ophthalmologist about this. Usually, MRI is used to evaluate edema if a further evaluation is needed. Offhand I don't know any ophthalmologists in your area, but it's always helpful to ask acquaintances if they can recommend a good ophthalmologist and not an optometrist. Be leery of anyone who suggests surgery while you're in the active phase of TED. Your primary goal remains healing your immune system and this willhelp your TED run its course. Best, elaine

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