What changes with the eyes can indicate health problems?

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Some changes with the eyes can appear as vision problems, they also may indicate other disorders in the body.

Red spots.Such spots that appear on the front of the eyes often appear due to damage to blood vessels – such a hemorrhage can occur as a result of simple actions, for example, coughing or sneezing. The doctor states: in most cases, there is nothing to worry about, but if the redness persists over time, it is important to be checked by a specialist, as this may be a sign of high blood pressure and a person's predisposition to a heart attack or stroke.

With high blood pressure, a condition called hypertensive retinopathy can develop – in its case, adverse changes occur in the condition of the blood vessels that feed the eyes. Sometimes the retina swells and the vessels leak under pressure.

Blue ring.Some people may notice a blue ring around the iris of their eyes – this is especially common with age. According to the ophthalmologist, as an age-related change, it is not dangerous, but the appearance of a ring in the eyes of people under 40 years old is an alarming sign that you should go to the doctor with.

“Such a change is caused by cholesterol deposits in the eyes , and if it occurs before the age of 40, it can mean an increased risk of developing heart disease.”

Jaundice. Yellowing of the eyes (jaundice) occurs when the level of bilirubin in the body increases , which is formed during the breakdown of hemoglobin. In a healthy body, bilirubin is excreted in a timely manner through the liver and bile ducts, but with certain health problems, this does not happen. In particular, pathologies of the liver, gall bladder, and pancreas are possible.

Cloudiness. The effect of cloudiness in the eyes can be caused by many reasons, and it is very important to have it checked by a doctor.

The specialist named health problems that can be hidden behind such a change: diabetes, stroke, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration.