If you have recently been diagnosed with Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), you may have questions about what happens next.

Thyroid Eye Disease can affect the tissues surrounding the eyes and cause symptoms ranging from redness, swelling, dryness, and eye pressure to double vision, changes in appearance, and bulging or protruding eyes.

For some patients, an ophthalmologist, endocrinologist, or other specialist may recommend a specialty infusion therapy as part of their treatment plan.

Two FDA-approved therapies you may hear about are TEPEZZA® (teprotumumab-trbw) and LUMVOA™ (veligrotug-vvze).

For patients in Mississippi who need specialty infusion care, Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties provides infusion services with locations in Ridgeland and Ocean Springs.

Our goal is to help make specialty infusion treatment more convenient, comfortable, and coordinated for patients who would otherwise need to receive certain therapies in a hospital-based setting.

What Is Thyroid Eye Disease?

Thyroid Eye Disease, also known as TED, is an autoimmune condition that affects the tissues surrounding the eyes.

It is commonly associated with Graves’ disease and other thyroid conditions. The immune system can cause inflammation and changes in the muscles, connective tissue, and fat surrounding the eyes.

TED does not affect everyone in the same way.

Common symptoms can include:

• Bulging or protruding eyes
• Eye redness
• Eyelid swelling
• Dry or gritty eyes
• Eye pain or pressure
• Light sensitivity
• Double vision
• Difficulty closing the eyes completely
• Changes in the appearance of the eyes
• Changes in vision

Thyroid Eye Disease can affect both comfort and quality of life. If you are experiencing new or worsening eye symptoms, talk with your healthcare provider or eye specialist.

Sudden or significant changes in vision require prompt medical attention.

When Is Infusion Therapy Used for Thyroid Eye Disease?

Treatment for Thyroid Eye Disease is individualized.

Depending on your symptoms, disease history, severity, and overall health, your physician may recommend observation, supportive eye care, medications, surgery, or specialty therapies.

For some patients, an intravenous biologic medication may be recommended.

Two therapies that patients may hear about are TEPEZZA® and LUMVOA™.

Your prescribing physician will determine whether one of these medications is appropriate for your individual situation.

TEPEZZA® for Thyroid Eye Disease

TEPEZZA® (teprotumumab-trbw) is an intravenous medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of Thyroid Eye Disease.

TEPEZZA is an insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor inhibitor. The current FDA prescribing information indicates that TEPEZZA is indicated for the treatment of Thyroid Eye Disease regardless of disease activity or duration.

The FDA-approved dosing schedule begins with an initial infusion followed by additional infusions every three weeks.

Your healthcare provider will determine whether TEPEZZA is appropriate based on your diagnosis, medical history, symptoms, and treatment goals.

LUMVOA™ for Thyroid Eye Disease

LUMVOA™ (veligrotug-vvze) is another FDA-approved intravenous treatment option for Thyroid Eye Disease.

The FDA approved LUMVOA on June 26, 2026, for the treatment of Thyroid Eye Disease regardless of disease activity or duration.

LUMVOA is also an insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor inhibitor. Its FDA-approved regimen is administered by intravenous infusion every three weeks for a total of five infusions.

The availability of LUMVOA gives physicians another FDA-approved option when developing an individualized treatment plan for appropriate patients with TED.

If your doctor has prescribed LUMVOA, contact Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties to discuss the referral process, treatment availability, and insurance requirements.

TEPEZZA vs. LUMVOA: Which Treatment Is Right for Me?

If your doctor has mentioned TEPEZZA or LUMVOA, you may naturally wonder which treatment is best.

There is no single answer that applies to every patient.

Your healthcare provider may consider:

• Your Thyroid Eye Disease history
• Your symptoms and severity
• Whether your disease is active or chronic
• Previous treatments
• Your overall health and medical history
• Potential benefits and risks
• Your insurance coverage
• The treatment your physician believes is appropriate

Patients should not choose between these medications on their own.

Your ophthalmologist, endocrinologist, or other qualified prescribing provider will determine whether infusion therapy is appropriate and which medication should be prescribed.

What Happens After Your Doctor Prescribes Infusion Therapy?

Getting a specialty medication prescribed is only the first step.

Patients often have questions about the process:

Will my insurance cover the medication?

Does my doctor need to send a referral?

Who handles prior authorization?

Where will I receive my infusion?

How do I schedule my treatment?

At Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties, our team helps coordinate the infusion process so patients and their families don’t have to navigate every administrative step alone.

Step 1: Your Healthcare Provider Sends a Referral

Your prescribing physician sends your referral, medication orders, and appropriate clinical information to the infusion center.

Your physician remains responsible for determining whether TEPEZZA, LUMVOA, or another specialty therapy is medically appropriate for you.

The infusion center then works with your healthcare provider to coordinate the treatment process.

Step 2: Your Insurance Benefits Are Reviewed

Specialty medications can involve complex insurance requirements.

Before treatment begins, the infusion team works to verify insurance benefits and determine what requirements apply to your prescribed therapy.

This can help identify coverage issues before your first infusion and reduce unexpected delays.

Step 3: Prior Authorization Is Coordinated

Some specialty medications require prior authorization from your insurance company.

This can involve submitting medical documentation, prescription information, clinical notes, and other information requested by the payer.

Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties helps coordinate the insurance and authorization process with the appropriate healthcare providers and insurance companies.

For patients, that means less time trying to figure out which paperwork goes where.

Step 4: Your Infusion Is Scheduled

Once the necessary referral, medication orders, insurance requirements, and authorization steps have been completed, your infusion can be scheduled.

The infusion team will provide information about your appointment and what to expect when you arrive.

Step 5: Receive Your Infusion in a Comfortable Setting

Your prescribed medication is administered intravenously by the clinical team according to your physician’s orders and the medication’s administration requirements.

During your visit, the team can monitor you and answer questions about the infusion process.

Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties provides a patient-focused environment designed to offer an alternative to receiving appropriate infusion therapies in a hospital setting.

Specialty Infusion Care in Ridgeland and Ocean Springs

When you require a series of specialty infusions, convenience matters.

Traveling long distances for every treatment can become an additional burden, particularly when your treatment requires multiple appointments.

Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties has two Mississippi locations:

Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties (Ridgeland)

625 S. Pear Orchard Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157

The Ridgeland location provides specialty infusion services for patients in the Jackson metro area and surrounding Mississippi communities.

Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties (Ocean Springs)

Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties also provides infusion care from its Ocean Springs location, serving patients on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast and surrounding communities.

For patients who live in or around Ocean Springs, Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, having access to specialty infusion services closer to home can help reduce the travel associated with recurring treatment.

For the most current address, hours, and appointment information, contact Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties directly.

Why Choose Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties?

Specialty infusion therapy involves more than simply administering medication.

Patients often need help coordinating physician orders, insurance coverage, prior authorization, medication delivery, scheduling, clinical monitoring, and follow-up.

Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties brings these pieces together in one coordinated infusion-care experience.

Patients may benefit from:

• Experienced infusion professionals
• Specialty infusion services
• Comfortable outpatient infusion settings
• Coordination with prescribing physicians
• Insurance benefit verification
• Prior authorization assistance
• Referral and intake coordination
• Specialty medication support
• Infusion monitoring
• Convenient Mississippi locations
• Ridgeland and Ocean Springs access
• A patient-centered approach to infusion care

The Ridgeland infusion center is designed to provide a calmer, more personalized environment for patients receiving specialty therapies, with a clinical team that includes infusion nurses and pharmacy professionals.

Medicare, Medicaid, and Insurance for Specialty Infusion Therapy

One of the first questions patients often ask after being prescribed a specialty medication is:

“Will my insurance cover my treatment?”

Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties works with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance plans, helping patients navigate the coverage and authorization requirements associated with specialty infusion therapy.

Because insurance participation and benefits can vary by plan, medication, and individual circumstances, your specific benefits should be verified before treatment.

The infusion team can help with the administrative process and communicate with your healthcare provider and insurance company when additional information or authorization is needed.

You Don’t Have to Navigate Specialty Infusion Therapy Alone

A diagnosis of Thyroid Eye Disease can be overwhelming.

Then comes the additional challenge of understanding a new specialty medication and figuring out how treatment will actually happen.

You may be dealing with:

• Physician referrals
• Medication orders
• Insurance verification
• Prior authorization
• Specialty pharmacy requirements
• Scheduling
• Infusion appointments
• Ongoing communication with your healthcare team

You don’t have to figure out every step by yourself.

Once your physician determines that specialty infusion therapy is appropriate, Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties can help coordinate the infusion process.

Our team works with your healthcare provider and insurance company to help move your treatment forward.

Looking for TEPEZZA® Infusion Therapy in Mississippi?

If your ophthalmologist or other healthcare provider has prescribed TEPEZZA® for Thyroid Eye Disease, an outpatient specialty infusion center may be an option for receiving your treatment.

Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties provides specialty infusion care in Ridgeland and Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

If you have been prescribed TEPEZZA, ask your healthcare provider about referring you to Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties.

The team can help coordinate the referral, insurance verification, prior authorization, scheduling, and infusion process.

Looking for LUMVOA™ Infusion Therapy in Mississippi?

LUMVOA is a newer FDA-approved treatment option for Thyroid Eye Disease, approved by the FDA in June 2026.

If your physician has determined that LUMVOA is appropriate for you, contact Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties to ask about current treatment availability and referral requirements.

Because LUMVOA is a newer therapy, availability, payer requirements, and site-of-care policies may vary.

The infusion team can help determine what information and authorization may be required for your prescribed treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions About Thyroid Eye Disease Infusions in Mississippi

Is TEPEZZA an infusion?

Yes. TEPEZZA is administered intravenously according to its FDA-approved prescribing information.

Is LUMVOA an infusion?

Yes. LUMVOA is administered by intravenous infusion and is FDA-approved for the treatment of Thyroid Eye Disease.

Is TEPEZZA FDA-approved for Thyroid Eye Disease?

Yes. TEPEZZA is FDA-approved for the treatment of Thyroid Eye Disease.

Is LUMVOA FDA-approved for Thyroid Eye Disease?

Yes. The FDA approved LUMVOA (veligrotug-vvze) for Thyroid Eye Disease on June 26, 2026.

Where can I receive specialty infusion therapy in Mississippi?

Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties has locations in Ridgeland and Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Does Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties help with insurance?

The infusion team helps coordinate insurance and benefits-related requirements associated with specialty infusion therapy. Coverage varies by individual insurance plan and medication.

Does the infusion center help with prior authorization?

Specialty infusion medications may require prior authorization. Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties helps coordinate the authorization process with healthcare providers and insurance companies when required.

Does my doctor need to refer me?

Your prescribing healthcare provider must determine that the treatment is medically appropriate and provide the necessary orders and clinical information. The infusion center then works with the provider to coordinate your treatment.

How do I know whether TEPEZZA or LUMVOA is right for me?

Your ophthalmologist, endocrinologist, or other qualified healthcare provider will determine which treatment, if any, is appropriate for your Thyroid Eye Disease.

Do not start, stop, or switch specialty medications without discussing your treatment plan with your healthcare provider.

Specialty Infusion Care Close to Home in Mississippi

If you’ve been diagnosed with Thyroid Eye Disease and your physician has recommended specialty infusion therapy, you don’t have to navigate the process alone.

Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties provides specialty infusion care with locations in:

Ridgeland | Ocean Springs

From referral coordination and insurance verification to prior authorization and scheduling, our team is here to help make the process easier.

If your healthcare provider has prescribed TEPEZZA®, LUMVOA™, or another specialty infusion medication, contact Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties to learn more about getting started.

Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties

Ridgeland • Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Specialty infusion care focused on making treatment more convenient, coordinated, and patient-centered.

Visit healthcaremedicalinfusion.com to learn more about specialty infusion services, locations, referrals, and patient resources.