Radiotherapy for the treatment of thyroid eye disease —a prospective comparison: Is orbital radiotherapy a suitable alternative to steroids?

ConclusionsThis study suggests that OR might be effective in reducing 7-CAS and ocular motility disturbances. No significant improvement in proptosis or eyelid retraction should be expected from this treatment. OR might be considered a suitable alternative treatment in TED for patients who cannot tolerate steroids.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11845-016-1542-3

Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - January 2, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research