Changes in your eyes can signal underlying health issues. Here are key signs to watch for:
- Yellowing (Jaundice): Indicates liver problems like hepatitis or cirrhosis.
- Red or Bloodshot Eyes: Can be caused by allergies, infections, or more serious issues like glaucoma.
- Blurred Vision: Linked to conditions like diabetes, stroke, or high blood pressure.
- Bulging Eyes: Often a sign of Graves’ disease (hyperthyroidism).
- Floaters or Flashes: Sudden increase can indicate retinal detachment.
- Double Vision: May signal stroke, brain tumors, or neurological disorders.
- Swollen Eyes: Often due to allergies, sinus issues, or kidney problems.
- Drooping Eyelids: Could be a sign of nerve damage, stroke, or myasthenia gravis.
- Pale Inner Eyelids: A sign of anemia.
- Persistent Eye Pain: Indicates infections or conditions like glaucoma.
- Unequal Pupil Size: May point to brain or nerve injuries.
- Itchy, Watery Eyes: Linked to allergies or infections like conjunctivitis.
- Night Blindness: Could be a sign of vitamin A deficiency or cataracts.
- Dry Eyes: May indicate autoimmune disorders like Sjögren’s syndrome.
- Halos Around Lights: Often a sign of cataracts or glaucoma.
If you experience any of these signs, it’s important to seek medical advice for proper diagnosis and treatment.