I have Graves Disease. One of the not-so-fun symptoms is Graves’ Ophthalmopathy. Some of the symptoms of Graves’ Ophthalmopathy are (a) inflamation/swelling of the eyes, (b) dryness/redness of the eyes and (c) eyelids do not retract quickly. So, the customs officers see big red irritated eyes and think the worst (drugs). Based on my personal