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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Endocrine Surgery

Background:

  • Thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO) can lead to significant visual impairment and disfigurement.
  • Orbital decompression is a key surgical intervention for managing severe TAO.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the therapeutic outcomes of endoscopic orbital decompression in patients with TAO.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of this minimally invasive surgical approach.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of nine patients (twelve orbits) who underwent endoscopic orbital decompression for TAO.
  • Evaluation of changes in visual acuity, intraocular pressure, proptosis, corneal ulceration, and ocular motility.
  • Follow-up duration ranged from two to thirty-six months.

Main Results:

  • 100% of orbits showed improvement in visual acuity.
  • 83.3% of orbits experienced a reduction in intraocular pressure.
  • 66.7% of orbits demonstrated decreased proptosis.
  • Corneal ulceration healed in one orbit, and diplopia resolved in one of four affected patients.

Conclusions:

  • Endoscopic orbital decompression is a safe and effective surgical option for treating thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy.
  • The procedure yields significant improvements in visual acuity, intraocular pressure, and proptosis.
  • Minimally invasive endoscopic techniques offer favorable outcomes for TAO management.