In a Healio Video Perspective from the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium, Lisa M. Nijm, MD, JD, highlights the impact of thyroid eye disease on patients’ quality of life. Nijm emphasizes that clinical measurements may not fully capture the burden of the disease, urging ophthalmologists to engage with patients to understand how it affects their daily activities. She notes that even mild disease can have a significant impact on quality of life. Nijm’s insights were shared at the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium, where she discussed the importance of accurately assessing and managing thyroid eye disease.
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