Apparently, our eyes do not just serve to help us discover the outside world, but they are also able to tell a lot about what is going on inside our body.
According to Yahoo Health, these are 8 ways in which our eyes reveal something related to our health:
— Sudden Double Vision, Dim Vision, or Loss of Vision
These are the most common visual warning signs of stroke.
— Blurred Vision in diabetics
People suffering from diabetes are at an increased risk of eye issues, especially diabetic retinopathy, a condition which is the leading cause of blindness in the U.S., and in this case, the disease impacts the circulatory system of the eye.
— A Stye That Won’t Go Away
If the stye remains for more than 3 months or keeps recurring in the same place, it might be a sign of a rare type of cancer known as sebaceous gland carcinoma.
— Burning Eyes, Blurry Vision While Using A Computer
The increased use of computers and video display terminals (VDTs) has caused numerous vision issues due to eye strain. This is caused by the “computer vision syndrome” (CVS) when the eye strain is a result of the lack of contrast on the computer screen, and the efforts to focus on pixels.
— Yellowish Whites of The Eye
This is a sign of jaundice, which mostly occurs in newborns with immature liver function, or adults with liver, gallbladder, or bile ducts issues.
— Eyes That Seem to Bulge
Protruding eyes are a symptom of hyperthyroidism
— A Small Blind Spot in the Vision, With Shimmering Lights or A Wavy Line
Such a disturbed vision is caused by a migraine and might be accompanied by a headache.
— Disappearing Eyebrows
A common sign of hypothyroidism is the disappearing of the outer third of your eyebrow.
You are at an increased risk of vision problems if you are a diabetic if you smoke, if you are obese, or if you spend a lot of time in front of the screen of the PC or your mobile phone. Yet, although modern lifestyles lead to vision damage, poor vision is not inevitable.
According to one Yahoo Health article, there are certain correlations between the eyes and our overall health by hinting at potential underlying health issues.
The study of the iris of the eye, known as iridology, or iridodiagnosis, dates from the mid-17th Century, but it has yet to be recognized by mainstream medicine.
This technique is based on the belief that many different properties in certain zones of the iris reveal information about the systemic health. An iridologist carefully exams the iris, matches it to iris charts, identifies the symptoms, and discovers if (or which) body organs are inflamed or over- or underactive.
Moreover, here we suggest several natural strategies which will effectively support eye health:
- Normalize blood sugar. Excessive blood sugar levels pull fluid from the lens of the eye, and thus damages the blood vessels in the retina, the ability to focus, and reduces blood flow.
- Support cardiovascular system. The blood vessels in the retina are also affected by high blood pressure, and this also reduces free blood flow. Therefore, avoid fructose to lower the risk of heart diseases.
- Increase the intake of healthy omega-3 fat. According to the findings of a study published in the August 2001 issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, the consumption of omega-3 fatty acids supports eye health.
- Increase the intake of fresh dark green leafy vegetables, especially kale. These veggies improve eye health, as they are high in carotenoids, especially lutein and zeaxanthin.
- Avoid trans fats. Trans fats are found in processed and baked foods, like fried foods, margarine, shortening, cookies, pastries, crackers, and doughnuts, and they lead to macular degeneration by interfering with omega-3 fats in the body.
- Avoid aspartame. Vision issues are one of the acute signs of aspartame poisoning.
- Quit smoking. Smoking supports the production of free radicals in the body and raises the risk of eye issues.
Apparently, antioxidants are your most powerful weapon against vision damage, as they neutralize the harmful free radicals in the body. These are the most beneficial antioxidants for eye health, Zeaxanthin, lutein, astaxanthin, and black currant anthocyanins.
Lutein and zeaxanthin, are found in high concentrations in the macula lutea, which is the central retina part, responsible for details and straight-ahead vision, and their most important roles are the following:
- They quench free radicals before they cause damage to the lipid membranes
- They absorb excess photon energy
Lutein supports the central vision and is found in the macular pigment. It is actually a naturally occurring carotenoid, found in yellow and orange veggies and fruits, and green leafy vegetables.
However, researchers have recently found that the ultimate carotenoid for eye health is actually astaxanthin, which is a potent antioxidant and effectively prevents blindness and eye issues, such as:
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD)
- Inflammatory eye diseases (i.e., retinitis, iritis, keratitis, and scleritis)
- Retinal arterial occlusion
- Cystoid macular edema
- Venous occlusion
It also maintains healthy eye pressure levels. Since it treats cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and a macular degeneration, which are the leading causes of blindness in the U.S. it is the most powerful antioxidant to prevent it, as well as other eye issues.
Krill oil is a rich source of astaxanthin and omega-3 fat, but you can also take astaxanthin supplements. T would be best to start with 2-4 mg daily.
Nowadays, we are exposed to higher oxidation levels and various contaminants, as well as more intense sunlight due to the ozone layer, and all this exposes our eyes to free radical damage. Additionally, the body loses its ability to produce many antioxidants over the years, and it cannot fight the damage caused by these contaminants, pollutants, chemicals, medicines, and daily stress.
If you support your eye health, you will lower the risk of macular degeneration and other diseases, and you will help antioxidants to reach the inner eye and prevent free radical damage.
