Thyroid Eye Disease, Center for
OverviewThe Center for Thyroid Eye Disease provides innovative, multidisciplinary care using the latest diagnostic and treatment options. Our team is comprised of a neuro-ophthalmologist, adult strabismologist, orbital and oculoplastic surgeon and orthoptist, all dedicated to providing a comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan to patients in one visit.
Phone Numbers
To schedule an appointment: 612-625-4400
Clinic Location
University of Minnesota Medical Center
Ophthalmology Clinic
Phillips-Wangensteen Building
Ninth Floor, Clinic 9A
516 Delaware St. S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Providers in the Practice
Care Provided
Our physicians provide care for many medical conditions including (but not limited to) the following:
- Graves' Disease
- Thyroid eye disease
Treatments and Procedures
- Orbital decompression – removal of orbital fat and reshaping of the orbital walls to reduce bulging of the eyes associated with thyroid eye disease
- Strabismus surgery – repositioning of the eyes to reduce and/or eliminate double vision associated with thyroid eye disease
- Eyelid surgery – repositioning of the eyelid to improve appearance and reduce dryness of the eyes associated with thyroid eye disease
- Steroid injections – given into the orbit to reduce swelling, bulging, and double vision associated with rapid progression in thyroid eye disease
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