Surgical Palliation of Ophthalmopathy of Graves’ Disease

Key Points

• Surgical palliation significantly reduces symptoms of ophthalmopathy in Graves’ disease.
• Orbital decompression led to enhanced quality of life for patients with severe symptoms.
• Assessment included evaluation of thyroid function as a part of pre-surgical considerations.
• The findings support the need for multi-faceted treatment strategies in managing Graves' disease.