Botox is a form of toxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. The botulinum toxin in food or wounds blocks the signal transmission between nerves and muscles resulting in botulism, or ...

Removal of an eye is a drastic procedure that doctors do as a last resort if no other treatment for a serious eye condition provides relief. In the case of cancer, eye removal may be necessary to ...

Endoscopic orbital decompression is a surgery to treat Graves’ orbitopathy (thyroid eye disease). It removes the middle and bottom walls of the bone surrounding the eye. Surgeons use endoscopes and ...

According to a new study muscle isolation procedures were more closely associated with rare postoperative complications of ...

Thyroid eye disease can occur when tissue behind the eye becomes inflamed. Treatment options depend on the cause but typically include artificial tear drops, selenium ...

What Is Thyroid Eye Disease? Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an immune system disorder that affects the way your eyes look and work. The immune system doesn’t function right in people with this condition ...