Health Conditions That Effect the Eye
1. DIABETES
High and low blood sugar swings can cause temporary vi-
sion changes. High blood sugar levels over long periods of
time damage the tiny blood vessels that supply your eyes.
This can lead to diabetic retinopathy - a leading cause of
blindness in American adults. People who have diabetes
should also be aware they are at increased risk of develop-
ing cataracts and glaucoma.
2. HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
High blood pressure can also cause changes to the retina.
This is called hypertensive retinopathy. Like diabetes,
high blood pressure can damage the delicate blood ves-
sels that supply the eye. If you have high blood pressure,
controlling it is vital to your vision. The longer your blood
pressure remains high, the greater the risk of permanent
vision problems.
3. AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES
Eye complaints are often the first symptoms many people
with autoimmune diseases experience. These symptoms
can be bothersome, such as dry, red or itchy eyes. They
can also be quite serious, such as light sensitivity, eye
pain, vision changes and even loss of vision.
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itching, burning, tearing, and having a gritty feeling in the
eye. Some also have swollen eyelids and sensitivity to light.
It can lead to vision impairment and even vision loss if it be-
comes severe. Effective medical therapies are available.
5. INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Eye infections such as pink eye are relatively common. But
other types of infections can also affect the eye and eyesight.
Measles and lyme disease are two other examples. Shingles
can also involve the eye. With ocular shingles the virus
causes blisters, swelling and redness around the eye and eye-
lid and can cause severe inflammation inside the eye. If you
have shingles on your face, see an ophthalmologist.
6. LIVER DISEASE
When you think about liver disease and the eyes, jaundice
probably comes to mind. The yellowing of the eyes and skin
are a well known indication that something is wrong with the
liver. But there can be other eye problems with liver disease,
such as dry, itchy eyes, fatty eyelids, and issues with the cor-
nea and lens of the eye.
Be sure to tell your eye doctor your complete medical history
when you come in for your yearly exam.
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4. ROSACEA
More than half of people with rosacea have eye involve-
ment - or ocular rosacea. Symptoms are redness, dryness,
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