This is in reply to 6819: When the doctor treats you with an antithyroid drug and also a thyroid replacement hormone to keep you from becoming hypothyroid, this treatment is sometimes referred to as "block and replace" therapy. It can be useful for patients who are difficult to stabilize. As for the well-being of your eyes, in theory they should do better once your thyroid levels are normal, though there is no guarantee of this. Being hypothyroid is the worst for the eyes. Still, keep in mind that the eye and thyroid aspects of this disease, though related, are separate conditions and the eye disease (TED) will do what it’s going to do regardless. It’s rare, but still possible, for someone who has had the thyroid disease treated and stabilized to find TED rare its ugly head out of the blue 20 years down the road.
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erobinson, you asked about morning sensitivity. Have you tried night-time ointments? I’m talking about the kind made with a combination of petroleum jelly and mineral oil. The kind that works for me best is Refresh P.M. Put it in the very last thing, as it’s difficult to see clearly once it’s in. Use a 1/4 inch strip inside each lower lid. It made a dramatic difference for me. I hope it helps you.
