5. Eye Problems
Eye problems can start early with the onset of Graves disease or they can develop gradually. Issues with the eyes can start out with minor redness or irritation or sensitivity to the light and not develop into anything more serious. However, eye conditions associated with Graves disease can result in certain telltale signs, such as bulging eyes and constant water quality.
An eye condition called Graves orbitopathy can develop from Graves’s disease. It is caused by the swelling of the eye muscles and other eye tissue. It is important to have your doctor examine your eyes regularly to see if Graves’s orbitopathy is developing. You can use eye medicines to deal with the wateriness and redness and sunglasses to deal with light sensitivity. You may find that eye problems improve as you take treatment for Graves’s disease. You may not experience immediate relief but may see a reduction in your symptoms.