endocrine
Hormone System
Plain-language definition
Relating to the hormone-producing gland system. Thyroid eye disease, diabetes-related eye changes, and pituitary tumors are endocrine causes of vision problems.
Where this term comes up
“…the immune system to protect glands from autoimmune attack, the nervous system to regulate blinking and tear secretion, the endocrine system to maintain hormonal balance, and the skin to support healthy eyelid margins.”
“Endocrine problems (diabetes, hypoparathyroidism)”
Condition · Chronic Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia (CPEO)
“Tell your endocrinologist if you plan pregnancy or have a positive pregnancy test.”
Medication · Dopamine Agonists (Cabergoline, Bromocriptine)
- Category
- Specialty term
- Also written as
- endocrinologist
Specialty terms connect eye care with neurology, endocrinology, rheumatology, infectious disease, or other fields involved in vision care.
Related glossary terms
- MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- autoimmune
Self-Attacking Immune Response
- chiasm
Optic Nerve Crossing
- cornea
Clear Front Window
- bitemporal
Outer Vision in Both Eyes
- diplopia
Double Vision
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.