12 things that the eyes can tell about your health

Each of us sometimes experiences unpleasant sensations in the eyes. Many will be sufficient rest and good sleep to restore vision, but there are signs that cannot be ignored.

The website has collected 12 symptoms that are cause for consulting a doctor.

1. White spots on the cornea of the eye





This is quite common among people who wear contact lenses, and may be a signof infection of the cornea. Even small eye injuries caused by contact lens wear, can lead to infection and later to corneal ulcer. Particularly at risk are people who wear lenses with expired or disposable contact lenses for a long time (including at night).

2. White ring around the iris of the eye





Most often it is a sign of aging that is not a cause for concern, but if the retirement age is far, the white ring around the iris may indicate a high level of cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and this often means an increased risk of heart attack orstroke.

3. The damaged vessels in the retina





This eye condition indicates a high risk of heart disease and strokes. High blood pressure can damage the blood vessels of the retina, pressure on the optic nerve and cause vision problems.

4. Dry eyes





Dry eye causes discomfort and itching, and the friction of the eye affects the delicate skin around them. As the century sagging and wrinkles, and also increases the exposure to air, causing dry eye is increasing. The most common cause of itching eyes seasonal allergies.

If excessive dryness of the eyes is accompanied by increased sensitivity to light, this could indicate Sjogren's syndrome is a rare disorder of the immune system.

5. Colorless specks before the eyes





These flies are particularly noticeable on the background of clear sky, blinding snow or a well-lit white walls. Occasionally they sees each of us, but a sharp increase in the number of such spots should be alerted: it may be a sign of atear or detachment of the retina.

6. Swollen and red eyes





This is a consequenceof fatigue and lack of sleep, which is often taken as a sign of infection.

Also, this symptom may appear at fans of eye drops with whitening effect. Long-term use of eye drops can do more harm than good.

7. Yellowish spot near the iris of the eye





Some people notice a yellowish area or bump on the white of the eye, which is called pinguecula. It is a sign of aging of the conjunctiva, and it occurs mainly in older people.

In addition, the development of the disease provoked by ultraviolet rays, so most pinguecula appear in people who spend a lot of time in the sun, and this can be compared with a corn on the skin. Such formations also occur in systemic irritation from wind, dust and smoke. Pinguecula — a benign neoplasm, which has no negative impact on vision.

8. Involuntary tears





It sounds paradoxical, but involuntary sleznogo to be a symptom of dry eyes. So the eye tries to compensate for lack of moisture. It is common among those who spend a lot of time at the computer or watching TV.

Suddenly becomes hard to close one eye and control the tearing out of him? This is a symptom of paralysis of the nervethat controls the facial muscles. Can be a complication after a viral infection.

9. Small dark dot on the shimmering wavy lines





These symptoms can indicate poor circulation in the brain. But, as a rule, appearing and disappearing from view point talking about turbidity (degradation) of the vitreous body. The most common reason is the General aging of the organism. However, the risk group also includes people with abnormal metabolism — people with diabetes, vascular disorders and lovers diets.

10. Periodically loses picture in sight





If from time to time the image on separate areas of the field of view, it is a symptom of ocular migraines. It can be accompanied by headaches due to circulatory disturbances in the brain. Ocular migraines are harmless. Precise explanation of its origin no longer exists and treatment methods.

11. Blurred vision





Blurred vision is not only due to myopia. This may be a sign of diabetes. If appear blurred vision glare and halos around lights, it could be a sign of cataracts. A cataract is a partial or complete clouding of the lens of the eye

12. Yellow whites of the eyes





Most often the reason is hidden in the decreased functionality of the liver and biliary tract. Yellowness can be a major symptom of such diseases as hepatitis.

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According to the materials of womansday, timesofindia, healthline, medlineplus, American Academy of Ophthalmology


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