What serious diseases can tell about the condition of the eyes

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A visit to an ophthalmologist can tell a lot only about the condition of the eyes. During the examination, doctors can find clues in the organs of vision that warn of health problems in other parts of the body.

Some of the possible problems that can be detected during a visit to an ophthalmologist are described on the website of the Cleveland Clinic clinic (Cleveland Clinic).

Diabetes

We are talking about diabetic retinopathy – it is damage to the retina of the eye of diabetic origin, which is one of the most severe complications of diabetes. “We can see areas of hemorrhage and swelling in the retina or abnormal development of blood vessels, which is a sign of diabetic damage,” said ophthalmologist Rishi Singh, MD. He noted that such damage can be seen even before vision is affected.

Hypertension

High blood pressure can cause vision damage, so how it affects the blood flow in the eyes. Such damage may be the first sign that the patient is suffering from hypertension. “Many of the small vascular changes that occur with diabetes or high blood pressure don't affect your vision until very late in the disease. That's why the examination is so important,” explained Singh.

Other diseases

The ophthalmologist listed inflammatory bowel diseases as other conditions that can indicate the condition of the eyes. , Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, multiple sclerosis, lupus. According to him, there really is a connection between inflammatory diseases and the eyes.