Contents:
- Medical Video: Symptoms of Brain Tumors
- 9 Symptoms in the eye that you need to watch out for
- 1. The eye view suddenly blurred
- 2. There is a circle (ring) on the cornea
- 3. Red eyes
- 4. The eyes look yellow on the back
- 5. Pale eyelids
- 6. Eyes protruding
- 7. Dark eyelids
- 8. Loose eyelids
- 9. Eye twitch
Medical Video: Symptoms of Brain Tumors
Most people assume that eye examinations are only done to see eye health conditions, such as minus, plus, or cylinder. In fact, symptoms in the eye can also predict the health of our body, such as the risk of diabetes or high blood pressure. Experts also say that by looking at someone's eyes, you can find undiagnosed health problems.
9 Symptoms in the eye that you need to watch out for
Beriku is a number of eye health conditions that can be a guide to your body's health.
1. The eye view suddenly blurred
A sudden blurry eye can be a sign of a problem with blood flow to your eyes or brain. To prevent more severe damage, you should immediately consult a doctor. Even if your eyesight improves, you still need to be vigilant because it may be a sign of a stroke or headache (migraine).
In addition, usually diabetics have an increased risk for some eye problems, but the most common is diabetic retinopathy, where diabetes affects the circulatory system of the eye. This is a major cause of blindness in adults in America.
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2. There is a circle (ring) on the cornea
This condition, called "arcus cornea", is a condition in which around your cornea there is a white gray line (which is fat). This situation becomes dangerous if you are less than 40 years old because it can be a sign of dangerous high cholesterol.
3. Red eyes
Red eye can be a sign that you are at risk of developing high blood pressure which will cause the blood vessels in your eyes to stand out, or even blood vessels to explode in the eyes. Some people who experience high blood pressure don't know that having red eyes can cause a stroke.
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4. The eyes look yellow on the back
Yellow eyes can indicate the condition of a liver problem including hepatitis and cirrhosis. The disease can turn the white part of your eye into yellow, and these symptoms require treatment from a doctor. Yellow color changes are caused by bilirubin, a chemical made by the breakdown of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen molecules in red blood cells. In addition, the presence of yellow fat in the retina of the eye is a sign of type 2 diabetes.
5. Pale eyelids
If the inside of your eyelid looks pale, you may experience anemia or lack of iron. Anemia can be treated with iron supplements, but can be a sign of internal bleeding.
6. Eyes protruding
A prominent eye is evidence of an overactive thyroid. Abnormal levels of thyroid hormones cause the tissue around the eyes to swell, so the eyes stand out. The most common cause of prominent eyes is hyperthyroidism, which is excessive activity of the thyroid gland.
Graves' disease also causes the thyroid gland to release too much hormone. Eye problems associated with Graves' disease can cause the eye muscles and tissues to become inflamed, causing the eyeball to protrude from the eyelids in a condition known as exophthalmos. The disease also causes diarrhea, weight loss, and hand tremors. Medication or surgery can help control the amount of thyroid hormone released, but it will not cure the underlying disease and cannot help your eyes.
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7. Dark eyelids
This can also be a symptom of a stroke, especially for those of you who also experience slurred speech. Apart from stroke symptoms for those of you who suffer from lisp, this can be from a brain tumor or an autoimmune disease known as myasthenia gravis.
8. Loose eyelids
Sagging eyelids can be a symptom of myasthenia gravis, which attacks your immune system and weakens your muscles. This can affect your eyes, face, and throat muscles, and can make it difficult for you to chew, swallow, or even talk.
9. Eye twitch
This is very common and almost always harmless because it usually goes away on its own. Eye twitching can be associated with alcohol, fatigue, caffeine, or smoking. In very rare cases, eye twitching can be a sign of your nervous system problems, such as multiple sclerosis. But if twitching is related to multiple sclerosis or other problems with your nervous system, you will also have other symptoms, such as difficulty walking, talking, and having to go back and forth to urinate.
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