New Gel For Eye Problems Due to Graves’ Disease

Graves’ disease is caused by an overactive thyroid gland and can cause unusual eye conditions such as burning, double vision and watery eyes. It can also cause the tissues of the eyes to swell due to inflammation, creating a bulging effect on the eyes known as Graves’ ophthalmopathy. Up until now, radiation, surgery and some steroid medications have been used to help treat the eye conditions caused by Graves’ disease, but those treatments weren’t always effective for the cosmetic problem of bulging eyes. Now, there is a new choice for treatment: Restalyne.

Restalyne is a gel that was originally used to reduce lines and wrinkles in the face. It works by ‘plumping up’ the face where the wrinkles and lines were, creating a smooth effect. It’s a little bit like botox in the way it plumps things up and reduces wrinkles, but for Graves’ ophthalmopathy is works by filling out the tissues around the eyes, lessening the bulging effect.

Restalyne only lasts for a few months, so it is a temporary solution, not a one-time cure. Even though it is a temporary fix, it is bringing hope to those who have suffered with protruding eyes that made them self-conscious and affected their self esteem.








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