Graves’ disease (hyperthyroidism) is a problem with the thyroid gland. It is when the thyroid gland makes too much hormone. Muscles and tissue around the eye are affected. People with Graves’ disease may have retracted eyelids or bulging eyes. They can suffer from dry eye and double vision.

Artificial tears or ointment can relieve dry eye. Steroid medicine may be used to reduce eye swelling. Prisms in eyeglasses help correct double vision. Surgery can also help fix the muscle problems of Graves’ disease.