Your eyes are more than the window to the soul! They’re also a mirror of your overall health. Changes in your vision or the appearance of your eyes can alert you to serious problems that require urgent medical attention.
Here are 8 signs you shouldn’t ignore. If you notice any of these, YOU MUST SEE A DOCTOR NOW!
Sudden Blurred Vision
A sudden change in visual clarity can be a sign of a stroke, severe hypertension, or uncontrolled diabetes. Don’t take it lightly.
Yellow Eyes
Yellowness in the whites of the eyes (sclera) is a classic sign of jaundice, associated with liver problems such as hepatitis or severe liver damage.
Loss of Peripheral Vision
If you suddenly can’t see well out the sides, it could be a sign of glaucoma, a disease that can cause permanent blindness if not treated promptly.
Dark Spots or Flashes
Seeing black spots, flashes of light, or a “curtain” falling across your vision may indicate a retinal detachment. Run to the ophthalmologist!
Bulging Eyes
Eyes that appear to bulge out may be a sign of hyperthyroidism, especially Graves’ disease. There could also be a tumor behind the eye.
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