Believe it or not, your eyes can tell you a lot about your overall health. In fact, when something happens with the eyes, it is usually an indicator of some underlying issue. Make sure to check out the list below and always be careful when your eyes are ‘talking’ to you!
Sudden double vision or loss of vision
This is a very usual symptom of a stroke.
Blurry vision in diabetics
People who have problems with the sugar blood levels have a much higher risk of eye-related problems like diabetic retinopathy which is one of the main causes of blindness in the U.S. This disease is known to affect the eye’s circulatory system.
Recurring styes
If a stye is recurring or if it is present for more than 3 months and on the same area, you could be suffering from sebaceous gland carcinoma.
Burning eyes and a blurry vision when looking into a screen
Computer vision syndrome occurs when the eyes are overly strained as a consequence of the insufficient contrast on the computer screen and the ongoing effort to focus on pixels.
Yellow whites
This is a common indicator of jaundice, common in newborns or adults who suffer from liver or gallbladder issues.
Bulgy eyes
If your eyes appear more protruding than before, you may have problems with the thyroid gland.
Blind spots in the vision and headaches
This could be a result of a migraine.
Disappearing eyebrows
Hypothyroidism may cause the outer third of the eyebrow to disappear.
How to Better the Health of the Eyes
- Try to regulate the blood sugar levels
- Strengthen your cardiovascular system
- Eat more omega-3 fats
- Consume more dark green leafy veggies like kale and spinach
- Exclude trans fats from processed and baked foods like margarine, crackers, etc.
- Avoid aspartame consumption
- Give up smoking
- Get enough lutein and zeaxanthin (carotenoids) to avert damage to the vision because they destroy the free radicals in the body
- Consume more krill oil which is rich in omega-3 fats and astaxanthin
The Ultimate Caroteonoid
According to recent research, the best carotenoid for healthy vision is astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant that can prevent glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, ARMD, venous occlusion, inflammatory eye illnesses, and cystoids macular edema.
It is also known to balance the pressure levels in the eyes. Maintaining a healthy vision is vital for the reduction of macular degeneration and other eye-related issues.
