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There is a higher risk of DON in men, and in older patients of either gender. The mean age at presentation of DON is 56–57 years [13, 27]whereas for GO without DON it is 49 years [21, 27]. Other risk factors include diabetes mellitus which constitutes an additional 10-fold risk for DON [74]. Smoking is associated with a greater risk of more severe orbitopathy and may confer a higher risk for DON.