Great to hear Tepezza brought such good improvement! Noticing new puffiness in one eye after completing treatment is definitely worth paying attention to — reaching out to your doctor soon is the most important first step, especially to rule out any changes in disease activity. While you're waiting to be seen, here are some Show Full Answer
Great to hear Tepezza brought such good improvement! Noticing new puffiness in one eye after completing treatment is definitely worth paying attention to — reaching out to your doctor soon is the most important first step, especially to rule out any changes in disease activity. While you're waiting to be seen, here are some things that may help ease the puffiness and discomfort in the meantime:
- Cool compress — A clean, damp cool cloth placed gently over closed eyes can help reduce swelling and irritation
- Elevate your head — Sleeping with your head raised higher than your body (extra pillows work well) can help reduce pressure and puffiness
- Lubricating eye drops — Artificial tears can help keep the eye comfortable and moist
- Sunglasses outdoors — Protects against light sensitivity and wind, especially if the eye is bulging slightly
If you smoke, it's worth knowing that smoking can prolong the active phase of TED and make treatments less effective. Your doctor may want to discuss whether additional treatment options — such as steroids, further infusion therapy, or other approaches — could be appropriate depending on what they find. Early follow-up really does make a difference with TED. 💙
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