HEAPHY 1 & 2 CASE RACE 2 – RT Anna RIDLEY Sat 31 st Aug 2013 Session 3 / CR2-1 13:36 – 13:40 WAIKATO / BAY OF PLENTY ABSTRACT An investigation into the treatment of Grave’s Disease using Radiation Therapy
Diplopia (Double vision) Proptosis (Bulging eyes) Upper eyelid retraction Swelling Conjunctivitis Redness Limited eye movement
Cause
45 year old female Bilat Proptosis, watery eye, diplopia Thyroidectomy 8yrs previous, on Thyroxine daily Ex-smoker Prednisone
Control of Proptosis Slightly less tearing Both eyes moving well Mild diplopia has persisted
Beneficial or not?????