[Graves-Basedow ophthalmopathy in light of current views]

Ophthalmopathy developing in the course of Graves-Basedow disease, although known for years, still causes controversy both about classification of eye symptoms, treatment modalities and terminology. The paper gives an update view on the etiopathogenesis of ophthalmopathy, terminology, classification and dynamics of clinical symptoms, as well as it presents the methods for treating its most important symptoms. Particular attention was focused on surgical treatment of lid retraction and strabismus, as well as on the present requirements in pharmacological and surgical treatment of the most serious complication of ophthalmopathy i.e. optic neuropathy. The role of an ophthalmologist in the process of diagnosis and monitoring of Graves' ophthalmopathy was also emphasised.