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Double vision linked to Graves’ disease

June 30, 2011 By Dr. Gott

DEAR DR. GOTT: Is Graves’ disease curable? I have hyperthyroidism and double vision I’m told is from the disease. What can I do?

DEAR READER: Graves’ disease is not curable, but it’s completely treatable. This type of hyperthyroidism occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland, causing it to produce an excess of a hormone known as thyroxine. The immune system cannot be prevented from attacking the thyroid gland, but fortunately there are several treatments available to lower the production of thyroxine and ease the symptoms.
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Filed Under: Daily Column, Leading Letter Tagged With: double vision, Grave's disease

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Double vision linked to Graves’ disease

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