8 Eye Health Symptoms that Should Be Taken Seriously
It is said that the eyes are the windows of
the soul. While the origins of this saying may not be known, what is
certain is that the eyes do tell us a great deal about our health. Below
are eight vital signs to be on the lookout for:
1. Permanent sty
A sty can cause pain and irritation. This
usually occurs due to a blocked sebaceous gland which generally tends to
go away within a few days. But if it persists, it may cause some
serious issues. If a sty pops up often or persists for a long time, it
can be a symptom of sebaceous gland carcinoma. Be sure to visit a
doctor.
2. Eyebrow loss
Eyebrow loss can occur for many reasons including age, stress or
nutrient deficiency. Though it only affects 0.1% of the population,
alopecia areate, or spot baldness may be a possible reason.
Hypothyroidism, however, is a more likely cause. It occurs due to an
acute shortage of thyroid hormones, which in extreme cases, can cause
hair loss. If your hair is thinning, visit your doctor and have them
check the state of your thyroid gland.
3. Blurred vision
Spending many hours on computers may cause
your vision to become blurred, or your eyes to burn. In fact, vision
problems are nowadays often associated with long screen-time use, and
has been termed as 'digital eye strain' or 'dry eye syndrome'. If you
recognize these symptoms, discuss with your doctor.
4. Blind spots
While it may be frightening to notice a blind spot in your vision, this
often points at a migraine with aura, especially if your blurry vision
is accompanied by sparkling dots or wavy lines. If migraines become
persistent, contact your doctor to decipher the problem.
5. Bulging eyes
If you constantly feel some sort of
expansion in your eyes it could indicate a symptom of thyroid (or
Graves) eye disease. This means that your thyroid is overactive.
Difficulty closing the eyes could be one of the symptoms that may cause
your eyes to bulge. As it occurs in 30% of cases, contact your doctor if
you notice such symptoms.
6. Yellow whites
Yellow whites tend to appear in both adults and newborns with
undeveloped liver function. It may also be connected with the state of a
gallbladder or bile ducts. If you notice that the white part of your
eye has turned yellow, visit your doctor to decipher the problem.
7. Cloudy vision
If you suffer from diabetes, you need to
pay special attention to your health and vision is a key thing to keep
tabs on. Diabetic retinopathy - a state caused by damage to blood
vessels in the photosensitive retina tissue. It may be the reason for
your 'cloudy' vision. Contact a specialist if you notice such a symptom.
8. Impaired vision
Any change in vision requires an instant response. If you notice that
your vision has suddenly become impaired, clouded or disappeared for a
moment seek medical help immediately as this could indicate a stroke.
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