Thyroid Eye Disease
What is Thyroid Eye Disease?
Graves’ disease is a rare autoimmune disorder that affects approximately 1 in 100 Americans and is the predominant cause of hyperthyroidism. Graves’ disease occurs when your body’s immune system begins attacking your thyroid gland, causing an overproduction of thyroid hormones.
Thyroid hormones are responsible for regulating how much body energy uses. If overproduction of thyroid hormones occurs, it will result in your body speeding up its metabolism and biological functions.
Although Graves is a relatively manageable autoimmune disease, it can significantly impact your vision. Approximately 1 and 3 people suffering from Graves’ disease will develop thyroid eye disease.
Thyroid eye disease inflames the behind and surrounding the eyes. As tissue surrounding the eyes becomes further inflamed, it pushes the eyes forward, preventing an individual from being able to close them.
Without the protection of your eyelids to keep your eyes moist and free of debris, thyroid eye disease will cause redness, irritation, loss of vision, double vision, and changes in appearance. If not managed, this illness can cause permanent vision loss.
Common Symptoms of Thyroid Eye Disease Include:
- Bulging eyes or other changes in the appearance of the eyes
- Feelings of excessive dryness in the eyes
- Feeling like you have sand in your eyes
- Unable to handle bright light
- Watering eyes
- Swelling of eyelids
- Redness of the eyelids
How is Thyroid Eye Disease Treated?
The treatments for thyroid eye disease are ointments, eye drops, and oral supplements. Surgical intervention may be necessary if traditional medications fail to treat the condition. However, your doctor may try prescribing you Tepezza to reduce your symptoms and manage your illness to prevent surgery.
Tepezza is a biological drug that is the first and only FDA-approved medication to treat thyroid eye disease.
Tepezza contains an active drug called insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor inhibitors. Tepezza works by binding to autoantibodies to prevent these dangerous molecules from triggering your immune system to attack your body.
Why Pure Infusion Suites
At Pure Infusion Suites, we are experts at providing patients with a comfortable, patient-obsessed infusion experience. Our clinical model guarantees we never go above a 3:1 patient-to-nurse ratio. Each Pure Infusion Suite is equipped with a 55-inch flatscreen TV, WiFi access, comfortable recliners, and food and beverages catered to our patient’s desires.
Financial Aid & Co-pay Assistance
The patient experience at Pure Infusion Suites is unparalleled compared to the industry standards, especially when it comes to reducing costs for payers and patients.
On Average, care at an ambulatory infusion center costs 53% less than infusion services offered at hospitals. We further increase affordability by offering co-pay assistance and other financial aid programs to our patients to lessen their burdens.
Patient Stories
I came here for my IVIG treatment over 4 days. Everyone was excellent and accommodating. I had Bella as my nurse for 3 of the days and Haley for the last day; both of them were amazing. I was nervous about starting IVIG but they made the experience go as smoothly as possible and adjusted accordingly when I had some side effects. They never rushed me when I needed to go slower the last two days. The office also provided lunch for me which was a very nice surprise and had a comfortable area for my family to sit in the room while they kept me company.
Hands down the best infusion experience I’ve ever had. The facility and more importantly the nurses couldn’t be better!
Veronica was my nurse and she was great! She went above and beyond when she logged into her Peacock account so I could watch Team USA in the world cup.
If you are looking for a place to get your infusions, this is it. Natalie was my nurse and she provided exceptional patient care, and spent time getting to know me.From a customer service standpoint they are amazing as well. The girl at the front desk was so welcoming and made me feel comfortable from the start and helped me sign up for the copay program for my medication.They provide a pillow, plush blanket, a TV with streaming options, snacks, drinks and even buy you lunch. I joked with Natalie that it felt like a "white glove" or "first class experience."I think providing those options adds to the patient experience in the sense that you feel comfortable and therefore less nervous. Natalie took great care of me during and especially after my infusion to make sure I was truly good to go before leaving their care.Thank you all for a great experience. If I have to sit through infusions, at least it was with style, class, and real care!
Bella and Sam were wonderful. They were so welcoming and by far this was the best infusion experience. This was the first time at Pure Infusion and I hope to continue going there.
I’m so glad that I was referred to Pure Infusion! I have always loved being so well cared for every time I have walked through the door. You have privacy, large tv, quiet surroundings for resting, wonderful longtime staff and other amenities that make it more like home. Thank you Pure Staff and Nurses for all of your care!
Sam made me feel like family, and Bella was the best infusion nurse I have ever had. She ran the infusion in such a way that I had the fewest side effects ever! The room was private, beautiful, and comfortable. They even bought me lunch! I can’t recommend them enough.
The staff is amazing! They went out of their way to get my daughter scheduled. Theymade sure she was comfortable during the infusion and took the time to answer questions. The private rooms are really nice with your own TV/Netflix to pass the time. It's worth the drive to have my daughter's infusion at Pure Infusion.
Love going to Pure Infusion Suites in Layton. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. They go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and taken care of. They even acknowledged my birthday in a fun and darling way! I really enjoy having my infusion in a private room so that I can work without interruptions or distractions. Or just sit and relax!
I cannot recommend Pure Infusion enough. It is some of the best and most attentive medical care I have ever received at any facility (and the snacks certainly don't hurt!). If you find yourself in need of an infusion, it can be a very scary experience, but I find myself relaxed and almost looking forward to my days here. Every employee is wonderful, from Kelly at the front desk to Joe who does the infusions. Thank you all for your amazing work!
I had a great experience today at Pure Infusion! I’ve done a lot of hospital infusions but it was my first experience with a private company. First of all they have really really comfortable recliners. My infusion takes 4-5 hours so the chair was amazing. Secondly, fuzzy blankets. Third, caring and personable staff. I felt like I was the only person there. I knew I wasn’t but they took their time and made sure I was comfortable. They also worked with my insurance to make things smooth. Usually I have to do all the leg work but they took care of everything! The snacks, drinks and lunch didn’t hurt either. I’m definitely converted.
There are so many good things to say about Pure infusion Siutes of Layton.The number #1 thing to me and one of the most important is their staff. Their staff is amazing, and some of the nicest and friendly people you'll meet. They're great at what they do and you always leave feeling better than when you walked in.
I absolutely LOVE Pure Infusion Suites of Layton!!! I live in Cache Valley and I will continue to drive to Layton as long as Kelli, Joe and Alikah are the ones taking care of me! The facility is gorgeous, with personal rooms filled with touches of home and comfort. (My favorite are the comfy recliners and minky blankets…perfect for a quick snooze. 🥱😜) I look forward to my infusion every week! I am greeted with smiles and genuine care. I consider the Pure Infusions Suites staff part of my family. ❤️❤️
I have had infusions at two other infusion businesses in Boise. Pure Infusion Suites is superior to either of them. The staff is friendly & knowledgeable. Appointments are easy to make. The suites are very comfortable & I really like that the hallway wall is glass so they can check on you with just a glance. I would recommend them to anyone & have told my prescribing doctor how much I like them.
It’s a great environment and nice staff. They don’t answer their phones and they take a while to call you back. Their billing department will send you an extremely nondescript bill explains that you owe them but not what it’s for or why. Their scheduling department apparently doesn’t schedule properly either. They don’t even try to contact you about the bill it’s just a text. After the comfy environment you would think they would want to continue to create a great experience but that’s as far as it goes.
Pure Infusion has a great staff that is both friendly & knowledgeable. They provide care & understanding while you’re in their facility. I would recommend them to anyone.
Staff was courteous and efficient. Travis started my infusion therapy in one try. I got to relax in comfortable chair for 30 minutes, and before I knew it we were making making my appointment for my next session.
This Business is ao awesome. It is very professional and a very beautiful place to go. The people there are also very professional and nice. I would recommend this Business to anyone.
Always a comfortable and peaceful experience. I was kind of horrified when I walked in and they weren’t wearing masks since all their patients are some kind of immune compromised. They did happily put them on as soon as they realized that it was important to me and kept them on the whole time I was there.
My daughter was a previous patient here and it was such a lovely experience! We still reminisce about what great care she receive there. The personal care made the experience feel relaxed and comforting. Instead of viewing it as a medical need (although it was), we were able to see it as an afternoon together. Thank you for the excellent care you gave her. It was nice to meet the owners, shortly after opening. They were very friendly and courteous.
The staff at the suite are always friendly and helpful on my visits but on the 22nd of February I had just been in a rollover one-car accident and my daughter had delivered me to Pure Infusion for my Nucala shot. The staff was very concerned and did all they could to make me comfortable.
Pure Infusion is a comfortable place for a medical treatment. The private rooms with comfortable chairs, a television, and snacks and the attention from the staff make it an excellent facility.
Always friendly, helpful, and flexible. Plenty of snacks and entertainment to keep yourself busy while waiting for the infusion. Overall an extremely comfy and cozy place!
The lady that I worked with was fantastic, very professional very courteous.
I can only say when one has serious health issues & need really good medical help to get back to better/good health it's good to have a professional compassionate group as I found/had at Pure Infusion from walking thru office door to have proceedure done The entite staff was fantastic!! I really appreciate how well they treated me? Outstanding! Thank you!! Mary .
This is an amazing faculty. The staff are there to please, the suites are comfortable and private. If you need this kind of treatment, this is the place to go.
Getting infusions is an emotional experience, Pure has the most amazing caring staff. I feel very fortunate to be a patient once a month.
My visit to Pure Infusion Suites was positive in every way possible beginning with phone calls and emails prior to appointment and the appointment itself. All staff members I interacted with were very welcoming, cheerful and helpful. The facility was pleasantly decorated, very clean and well stocked with beverages and snacks. I highly recommend this facility.
Staff and nurses were very kind and comforting. Rooms are nice and overall a great experience.
Kimberlie and other staff are very nice and the infusion process went pretty well with me. Overall, I feel very comfortable with the facility and satisfied with the service at Lone Tree office.
The greatest staff that does everything they can to make you comfortable and accommodate any needs. Genuinely care about helping keep your costs as low as possible.
I was incredibly impressed with my entire experience at pure infusion! I wasn’t very excited about having to go to a new place. But they completely won me over!! The staff was so incredibly sweet. They checked on me constantly to make sure I was doing ok and to see if I needed anything at all. I was so comfortable but physically and emotionally with being there!! They provide you with snacks and drinks, you have your own super nice room with a flat screen TV. When you are having to go through something like getting chemo, it is so very nice just to feel comfortable, warm and welcome!!! This place was amazing!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful office with very friendly staff! I was impressed immediately after walking in the front door. The details that Pure Infusion provides to allow a comfortable, peaceful experience is just great!
From the very beginning talking to Kati on the phone, I felt like I mattered. She is the most friendly person I have ever met in an office setting. I can't say enough about Keanna & Michelle as well. All three of the ladies made you feel like I count. Always trying to make your time there pleasant by making you feel at home. The atmosphere is wonderful and I highly recommend Pure Infusions in Spokane Valley. Try it and you will see what I am talking about. Thank you Ladies!
The employees at Pure Infusion in Spokane Valley are very professional and kind! We've been getting infusions for over 18 years and have visited many infusion centers. Pure is the best!
Absolutely loved the atmosphere. The two ladies there are very kind and professional. They made my experience very comfortable and welcoming.
Super friendly staff and really comfortable environment. Highly recommend!
Kati was very helpful answering my questions and knowledgeable in their services. She worked with my doctor, drug company, and insurance company to make sure every aspect of my appointment went smoothly. This was not easy as my medication is an orphan drug.
There was a little bit of a miscommunication in regards to preparation for our appointment. The staff went above and beyond to make sure that our experience was as positive as absolutely possible. I kept telling my son this is what truly great customer service looks like! I would highly recommend this location to anyone and will absolutely be back for our future infusions.
I am so impressed with how pure infusions is set up and how the people have treated me. I have never felt so taken care of, welcome, safe, heard, and valued as a patient and a person in a medical setting as I have at pure infusions. The staff is amazing and the environment is wonderful.
I have my infusions here and it's an amazing place. It's beautiful, with big comfy recliners and a big TV. You get blankets and treats and they order whatever you want for lunch. The nurses there are incredible, so sweet and attentive and funny. It's weird to have a difficult medication treatment and actually be excited to go.
My experience at Pure infusion was amazing. I have really have small veins and always have a hard time starting up an IV, but Heather had no problem and always got my IV started with one poke, she’s awesome. Professional and very friendly staff. I will definitely be going back for future infusions.
A kind person at the front desk to greet us and offer us snacks and/or a cold soda or water in this beautiful, clean 'suite' was the first great impression. The setting of a closed room with comfortable seating for both my mom Jorgi Schindler and I was the 2nd great impression. Our nurse Jaime, that came in was fabulous. She sat and answered all of our questions, she helped us feel very relaxed and welcomed, never rushed, and was absolutely terrific. Such a wonderful experience from beginning to end. HIGHLY recommend!
They have been amazing for my mom and they make her so comfortable during her infusions. The people there are so friendly and attentive. Their communication before, during and after the infusions is very thorough and detailed. It’s always clean and she loves the privacy she gets in the suite during her infusion. We would definitely recommend them to anyone needing infusions! Thank you Pure Infusions!
Fantastic experience all around! Can not say enough about these folks. I could not have imagined a better experience for getting my infusion. Thank you so much to the crew over there in Eugene. 10/10 would recommend.
Great staff, very knowledgeable. Staff and suites help you feel comfortable and relaxed.
Had my first infusion with Pure Infusion. I can’t say enough how wonderful the people and experience was. I was very nervous as it was a new medication for me. All my questions were answered and they made me very comfortable with the process. I have 2 more infusions ahead of me and I have no reservations about them and I am sure anyone who goes there will have an excellent experience also with their level of expertise.
Super nice people and awesome office. I would definitely recommend them!
This place is incredible. Friendliest staff, great treatment.Highly recommend.
I had my first infusion today. Harlen the RN and Bailey the office assistant were so attentive and friendly. The room was amazing with a plush recliner, tv and snacks. Because my infusion lasts longer than 4 hours, they even ordered lunch on the clinic! Who didn't want free Cafe Yumm?! I will definitely be going back for all my future infusions, which I get every 6 months. Also, Harlen got my IV in on the first try. He is Awesome!!
I have been seen for outpatient medical treatment here, I have had a wonderful experience each time. Flexible scheduling to meet the patient needs. Kind, warm and responsive staff. The location is convenient and private. It is very clean and spacious inside, and I appreciate that the nurses are great at getting the vein the first poke. They offered me fresh brewed Coffee, and they have Netflix on big flatscreens to make the time go by comfortably. I highly recommend asking your provider to make the switch. Five stars easily.
