Could your symptoms be
thyroid eye disease?

A short checklist to help you prepare for a conversation about your eyes. No diagnosis, score, or risk percentage.

Reviewed by Dr. Irina Belinsky, MD Updated October 22, 2026

Some eye changes need urgent care.New loss or dimming of vision, faded colors, severe eye pain, or an eye that cannot close with pain or blurred vision: seek urgent eye care now. Sudden vision loss is an emergency. Know the warning signs →

BEFORE YOU START

Organize your symptoms for an eye exam.

This tool records what you notice. Only an eye professional can assess whether the cause is TED or something else.

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First, any urgent changes?

New loss or dimming of vision, faded colors, severe eye pain, or an eye that cannot close with pain or blurred vision?

Yes, I have one of these changesI’m not sureNo, none of these

What have you noticed?

Select any that apply. You can continue without selecting a symptom.

Dry, gritty, or watery eyesRedness or swelling around the eyesSensitivity to lightPressure or discomfort around the eyesA change in eye prominence or eyelid positionTrouble closing my eyes fullyNew or changing double vision

A little context for your clinician.

Thyroid history

When did you first notice a change?

Normal thyroid levels or no thyroid diagnosis cannot rule out TED.

Your conversation summary

The download creates a text file on your device. Check where you store or share it.

Your information stays with you.

This checklist does not upload, save, or analyze your answers on a server. Closing or refreshing clears them.

You can download a summary to bring to an appointment.

Not a diagnostic test

It cannot confirm TED, measure disease activity, or rule out other causes. If a change concerns you, contact a clinician.

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Sources & further reading

British Thyroid Foundation: patient leaflet (updated October 2026) ↗
American Thyroid Association: thyroid eye disease ↗
Cleveland Clinic: thyroid eye disease ↗

Sources checked October 22, 2026. This is an original educational summary. Links do not imply endorsement or affiliation.

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