Thyroid Eye Disease Week 2026: Free Guides, Videos, Patient Stories
CHICAGO – November 04, 2026 -- Prevent Blindness has declared Nov. 9-15, 2026, its Seventh Annual Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) Week, with free educational resources in English and Spanish for people living with the condition.
What thyroid eye disease does to vision and appearance
TED, also called Graves' ophthalmology or Graves' eye disease, is often caused by certain types of thyroid disease. According to the Cleveland Clinic, it can inflame and swell the tissues around the eyes and cause pain. Most cases are mild. Severe cases can keep the eyes from moving and closing properly, make the eyes bulge and cause double vision. These changes can alter physical appearance and reduce quality of life.
Yale Medicine reports that TED affects 25-50 percent of people with Graves' disease.