Just like the original saying that goes ‘the eyes are the window to the soul,’ a few ophthalmologists also explain that the eyes are also the window to one’s overall health. But they also share that it’s only if you know what you’re looking for of course.
Although some revealing changes in the eyes are easy to spot, such as redness, puffiness and dryness, there are others that needs additional inspection from a medical professional to truly understand what’s going on. Through closer examination, doctors should be able to better understand what could be causing these vision or eye problems in the first place, and what other parts of the body may need a closer look.
One main issue though is that many people usually delay eye and other medical checkups, which causes a postponement in treatment and sometimes, even creates deeper medical issues as a result. This is why it’s important to take note of any changes within your body, including your eyes, to better understand what could be going on.
Here are 15 ways your eyes are warning you about your overall health.
1. Red Eyes
No matter what age you are, you must have experienced red eyes at one point of your life. Red eyes, which is when the white portion of the eye – or the sclera – becomes rather pink or red in color. It can also occur for a number of reasons, including allergies, contact with a toxic material, itching, and tons more. In fact, red eyes tend to happen as a result of many different factors, but one particular condition where red eyes is the number one common symptom is known as conjunctivitis, which is also referred to as “pinkeye.” Conjunctivitis is a condition where the thin layer that lines the sclera, or the conjunctiva, become red and swollen. There is usually discharge or crusting in the mornings, as well as itching, irritation, pain and uncomfortableness. Sometimes, red eyes are also due to bruising that occurs under the eye’s surface. Thankfully, most of these conditions clear up with over-the-counter medications and some time to heal.
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