Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy
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Department of Ophthalmology, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan

Biography

Dr. Chang-Cheng Chang is a distinguished ophthalmologist affiliated with the Department of Ophthalmology at China Medical University Hospital in Taichung, Taiwan. His clinical expertise encompasses the diagnosis and management of various ocular conditions, with a particular focus on thyroid eye disease (TED) and uveitis. In 2020, Dr. Chang co-authored a significant study titled "Thyroid Eye Disease Not Associated with the Risk for Uveitis: A 13-Year Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study in Taiwan," published in the Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy. This research investigated the potential association between TED and the incidence of uveitis. Analyzing data from the Taiwan National Health Insurance system, the study included patients newly diagnosed with TED from 2000 to 2012. The findings revealed that patients with TED did not have a significantly higher risk of developing uveitis compared to the general population. This study provided valuable insights into the ocular manifestations of thyroid-related conditions, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive patient evaluations. Dr. Chang's contributions to ophthalmology extend beyond this publication. He has been involved in various research endeavors aimed at enhancing the understanding and treatment of ocular diseases. His dedication to advancing ophthalmic knowledge is evident through his active participation in clinical studies and his commitment to patient care.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Thyroid Eye Disease not Associated with the Risk for Uveitis: A 13-Year Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study in Taiwan
  Author(s): Lin CJ*, Tien PT, Lai CT, Chang CH*, Hsia NY, Lin JM, Yang YC, Bair H, Chen HS and Tsai YY
  
  Purpose: To investigate whether patients with thyroid eye disease (TED) are at increased risk of uveitis. Methods: Data was collected from the Taiwan National Health Insurance system and included patients newly diagnosed with TED from 2000 to 2012. The endpoint of interest was a diagnosis of uveitis. Results: 444 patients with TED yielding1,776 matched comparisons revealed that patients with TED were found to have no significantly higher risk for developing uveitis. When comparison of TED and non-TED group was stratified by gender, and age, the association of TED and uveitis was also not significant. Conclusion: TED is characterized as an extraocular inflammatory disease and uveitis is an intraocular inflammation. In the largest study of TED in uveitis to date, our finding.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2167-7948.20.09.239

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• Thyroid Eye Disease not Associated with the Risk for Uveitis: A 13-Year Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study in Taiwan