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I drive for a living, I was diagnosed today with thyroid eye disease so how is this going to affect my job

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Roanoke, VA
August 16, 2024
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It should not effect job at all

August 17, 2024
A TEDhealthteam Member

That depends on HOW it affects your eyes. I have horrible double vision, so driving is definitely a problem. I wear an eye patch so I can get to work but that's becoming more problematic as it worsens.

September 10, 2024

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