Treatment of Thyroid Eyelid and Orbit Disorders

Thyroid Eye Disease

Patients that have over or under active thyroid disease or even euthyroid (normal) Graves' disease can develop associated eye and eyelid problems. A series of precisely-timed, delicate surgical procedures may eliminate corneal irritation and provide the new look necessary to resume a more normal life.

* Orbital Decompression in which the bones around the eye are removed
* Lowering of upper eyelid
* Connecting outer corner of eyelids together
* Raising of lower eyelid
* Botox or removal of frown lines
* Removing fat from eyelids
* Straightening of eyes to reduce double vision

The technique to lower the upper eyelid by selective removal of eyelid muscles was developed by Dr. Putterman. He was also the first doctor to recognize that frown lines are associated with thyroid eye disease.

Allen Putterman, MD, SC




111 N. Wabash, Suite 1722, Chicago, IL 60602
phone: (312) 372-2256 fax: (312) 372-l762
www.drputterman.com

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