Abstract
AbstractPurpose To present and discuss the association between thyroid disorders and the development of glaucoma. Several population‐based cross‐sectional sample studies support the hypothesis that thyroid disorders may increase the risk of glaucoma. However, because the self‐report studies, data on specific type of glaucoma and /or thyroid disorders as well as severity and duration are not available. In Graves orbitopathy (GO), different mechanisms leading to intraocular pressure (IOP) increase are: eyeball compression by enlarged extra‐ocular muscles, and episcleral venous pressure elevation secondary to intraorbital content and pressure increase. But, the prevalence of glaucoma in GO patient doesn’t seem to be increased compared to the general population. However, most of the studies were retrospective and with a short‐term follow‐up.Methods Clinical features of GO and risk factors associated with high IOP and glaucoma in GO pat will be discuss, as well as management recommendations
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