FDA Approves Lumvoa (Veligrotug) for Thyroid Eye Disease by Madaline Spencer| Published on: Jul 3, 2026

https://checkrare.com/fda-approves-lumvoa-veligrotug-for-thyroid-eye-disease/ The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lumvoa (veligrotug) for the treatment of thyroid eye disease (TED), regardless of TED’s duration or activity. TED is a chronic endocrine, autoimmune disease characterized by immune-mediated orbital inflammation that greatly impacts a person’s vision. The condition often occurs in people with hyperthyroidism or Graves’ disease, but also can occur in association with hypothyroidism, euthyroidism, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Graves’ disease affects approximately 1% to 2% of the adult population, with an estimated 40% of patients subsequently developing TED over the course of their lifetime. The onset of TED typically occurs between 30 and 50 years of age, with the disease course more severe after the age of 50. Common symptoms can include ocular discomfort, upper eyelid retraction, dry eyes, tearing, inflammation, erythema, light sensitivity, and sensation of a foreign body present in the eye.