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Understanding Graves disease and its impact on the eyes

Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder resulting in the thyroid gland’s overactivity. The thyroid gland is a unique, butterfly-shaped gland that is located in the lower front of the neck. The thyroid produces the thyroid hormones responsible for regulating the body’s metabolism. When someone has Graves disease, their body produces too much thyroid hormone, causing

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