Thyroid Eye Disease Infusion Centers

Interested in Scheduling a Treatment for Thyroid Eye Disease at a Novella Infusion Center?

What is Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)?

Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an eye disorder that causes inflammation (swelling) and damage to the tissues behind the eye due to an overactive thyroid. TED is an autoimmune condition, or one that happens when the protective immune system attacks the body. TED symptoms include eye swelling, eye bulging, double vision, pain and redness.

How is Thyroid Eye Disease Managed Through Novella Infusion Therapy?

Thyroid eye disease treatment options include corticosteroids, radiation, surgery and biologic infusion therapy. Infusion therapy at Novella Infusion delivers the biologic medication, Tepezza, via IV and usually takes an hour to 90 minutes to administer.

Novella Infusion Therapies for Thyroid Eye Disease

What to Expect at my Thyroid Eye Disease Infusion

Thyroid Eye Disease infusions at Novella begin when a nurse inserts a very thin catheter into one of the patient’s veins and connects the patient to the Thyroid Eye Disease medication. All Novella Infusion locations have an Nurse Practitioner on site and the patient is monitored continuously throughout treatment for any negative reactions. The Thyroid Eye Disease infusion is complete in 60-90 minutes. Tepezza, the medication used to treat TED at Novella Infusion, is the only TED medication that treats both the condition and symptoms of Thyroid Eye Disease.

How to Prepare for my Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) Infusion

Please ask your physician if any temporary medical conditions, such as a cold or the flu, should prevent you from receiving your infusion.

Drink plenty of water. Being well hydrated will make it easier to start your IV.

Avoid excessive amounts of coffee, as it can be dehydrating.

Bring a list of current medications you are taking.

Wear comfortable clothes.

Because some visits may be rather long, you may bring books or one friend to chat with. We have light snacks, Wi-Fi and tablets available on site.

Due to the nature of the drugs administered, small children are not permitted.

If you have any additional questions about your upcoming visit, please call your local Novella infusion center.

Resources for Patients Living with Grave’s Disease & Thyroid Eye Disease

TED Community Organization
Grave’s Disease & Thyroid Foundation