Thyroid Eye Disease

What is Thyroid Eye Disease?

Thyroid eye disease, commonly referred to as TED, is an autoimmune condition characterized by inflammation, growth, and damage to tissues around and behind the eyes.

Most often, TED occurs when the thyroid gland is overactive. In rare cases, TED can occur in people who have normal or underactive thyroids. An estimated 85% of people with TED will also have Graves’ disease. Given the close association between these two autoimmune conditions, TED is sometimes referred to as Graves’ eye disease, Graves’ ophthalmopathy, and Graves’ orbitopathy.

Overview of Thyroid Eye Disease
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What are Common Symptoms of TED?

Not everyone living with TED will experience the same symptoms, and the impact of each symptom can vary by individual. Common symptoms include:

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In addition to the physical symptoms of TED, people often experience significant psychosocial complications, including depression, anxiety, self-consciousness, disconnection from friends and family as well as the inability to work and perform basic daily activities.

Understanding the TED Journey

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Clinical Studies in Thyroid Eye Disease

Viridian Therapeutics is focused on engineering and developing potential best-in-class medicines for people living with autoimmune and rare diseases. Viridian is studying multiple candidates in clinical studies for TED.

For more information on our ongoing clinical studies for people affected by TED, please visit clinicaltrials.gov or speak with a healthcare provider.

Connect with the Thyroid Eye Disease Community

The following organizations offer resources and information on TED:

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Connect with Viridian’s Patient
Advocacy & Engagement Team

To learn more about Viridian’s TED clinical development program or to connect with a member of our Patient Advocacy & Engagement team, please email .

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