[Pathogenetic, clinical and therapeutical features of ophthalmologic involvement in Basedow's disease].

A review of the recent literature concerning the pathogenetic, anatomical, pathological, clinical and therapeutical features of endocrine ophthalmopathy serves to lay stress on the fact that, whereas ocular signs are predominantly associated with hyperthyroidism pictures, they may also be encountered in other dysendocrinopathies. Satisfactory local and general treatment can be significantly improved by cooperation between the oculist and the endocrinologist.