Dr. Raymond Douglas, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Oculoplastic Specialist

09/16/2025

Thyroid Eye Disease doesn’t just change how you look - it can change how you see.

From blurry vision to double images and light sensitivity, TED can impact everyday life in ways that go far beyond appearance. In rare cases, it can even threaten sight if left untreated.

Swipe through to learn the most common ways TED affects vision, and remember that seeking medical advice early increases your chances of treating it successfully.

09/09/2025

For many patients with Thyroid Eye Disease, no single procedure can address the full impact of the condition. That’s why a customized, multi-step approach, like in this patient’s case, combining orbital decompression, buccal fat removal, and blepharoplasty - can be truly transformative.

When done by an experienced specialist, these procedures don’t just restore appearance - they restore confidence, identity, and quality of life. Thank you to Hien for trusting me through this life changing process.

08/20/2025

Knowing which vitamins support thyroid health is only half the story - the real impact comes from using them the right way.

- Don’t self-diagnose or mega-dose
- Test before you supplement
- Start with food first
- Talk to your doctor about thyroid-safe multivitamins

Some vitamins can help balance hormones, boost energy, and reduce inflammation - but only when used with expert guidance.

Swipe through to learn which vitamins matter most for thyroid support.

08/05/2025

Booking a remote consultation with me is easy. Simply contact my office using the link in my bio, or visit the website raymonddouglasmd.com, call (310) 363-8757, or email info@raymonddouglasmd.com. Then, you’ll schedule a time that works for you to meet with me using a phone or computer with a front facing camera. It helps if you can gather any medical records, tests or scans, or photos, and send them to our office ahead of time. Then, during the consultation, I’ll be able to answer any questions you might have, and walk you through the options that might best suit you.

07/10/2025

Our new research on Thyroid Eye Disease is out now in Drugs in R&D. We looked at patient-reported outcomes from two major clinical trials of Tepezza, and found that the improvements in vision, appearance, and quality of life are not only clinically significant, but deeply meaningful to the people living with TED.

This study helps confirm what many patients have told us: when the right treatment works, it changes everything - from how you see the world, to how you feel in it.

I and my team and proud to contribute research that centers the patient experience for those living with TED.

07/07/2025

Spent the 4th of July break with family in Hawaii, enjoying the sunsets, delicious food and quality time! Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend!

06/23/2025

After years working in the research and treatment of Thyroid Eye Disease, I wanted to bring a higher standard of care to patients across the country. And that’s why I started Thrive Health.

06/16/2025

Words like these from one of my patients, mean the absolute world to me, and remind me of how lucky I am to be a part of the healing journey for so many people living with Thyroid Eye Disease.

05/13/2025

If you have Thyroid Eye Disease, it’s important to have both an oculoplastic surgeon and an endocrinologist on your care team. Oculoplastic surgeons focus on the eye-related symptoms of TED, like bulging, double vision, or pressure, while endocrinologists work to stabilize your thyroid levels, which play a major role in how TED progresses. Seeing both specialists regularly gives you the best chance of managing symptoms early and avoiding long-term complications.

You can read more about the roles of both an oculoplastic surgeon and an endocrinologist, including how often you should see them, on our Blog. Visit our website, and click on Blog, under Patient Resources.

05/05/2025

The video of our first Thyroid Eye Disease Patient Seminar is now on our YouTube page!

We sat down with the local community and Thyroid Eye Disease experts to talk about all things TED related - from essential knowledge about advanced treatment...

04/29/2025

Exciting news! We'll be livestreaming our first TED Patient Seminar that's taking place this Saturday in Summerlin. The Zoom link will be posted on Friday for anyone to watch, live - wherever you are. Keep an eye on our social channels for the link.

04/28/2025

Join me in Summerlin for our first FREE patient seminar. Sign up now at https://raymonddouglasmd.com