Experts told what diseases can be determined by the eyes

Recently, experts told what diseases can be determined only by human eyes. Diabetes, hypertension and tuberculosis were found among them.

According to experts, human eyes are a reflection of health and one of the methods of diagnosing certain diseases. Thus, enlarged veins on the retina and narrowed arteries are a sign of high blood pressure, which in most cases indicates hypertension. According to doctors, this ailment may not cause discomfort, as a result of which it may remain unnoticed for a long time. They urge you to have your vision checked regularly by an ophthalmologist in order to spot it in time.

Experts called a stroke the next disease that can be detected by the eyes. Previously, researchers found out that its precursor can be damaged blood vessels. According to the results of scientific work, when they occur, the risk of this brain pathology increases from 35 to 137%, depending on the nature of the damage.

With diabetes, the patient may have small swellings or point hemorrhages in the eyes. retina, which doctors call diabetic retinopathy. If this symptom is ignored, a person may lose sight completely.

Rheumatism, tuberculosis and herpes are also included in the list of diseases. One of their signs is redness and dryness of the eyes. As for the yellowish color of proteins, it is considered a symptom of chronic inflammation of the liver, gallbladder and cirrhosis. With brain tumors, patients have swelling of the optic nerve, which is attached to the eyeball. An examination by an ophthalmologist will help to detect it.

In addition, doctors noted skin cancer and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. With melanoma, a person's eyes may suddenly change color or a black dot may appear in them, and with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, barley may appear, which also indicates a decrease in the immune system.