A Nationwide Survey by the Korean Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (KSOPRS) on the Management of Thyroid Eye Disease in South Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To evaluate current diagnostic and therapeutic practices among South Korean oculoplastic surgeons, with particular focus on adherence to guidelines and perspectives on emerging therapies such as teprotumumab.

Methods

A nationwide, anonymized online survey was conducted in May 2025 among members of the Korean Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (KSOPRS). The questionnaire collected data on physician demographics, diagnostic and monitoring approaches, therapeutic strategies for mild and moderate-to-severe thyroid eye disease (TED), management of dysthyroid optic neuropathy, and perspectives on teprotumumab treatment.

Results

Thirty-two physicians participated in the study, most of whom practiced at tertiary centers. Most respondents (n = 28,

SUBMITTER: Surl D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12719009 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature