Did you know that your eyes can show what is wrong with your health? Here are 14 signs that you should pay attention to and their meaning.
- Disappearing eyebrows
If you notice that a third of your eyebrow has fallen off, you could be having a issues with your thyroid gland.
- A stye that does not go away
If the stye keeps reoccurring at the same place or if it does not go away for more than three months you might be suffering from a rare type of cancer called sebaceous gland carcinoma.
- Blurry vision and burning eyes while using a computer
Keeping too much time in front of a computer with a lack of contrast on the screen causes the development of computer vision syndrome.
- A small blind vision spot that has shimmering lights or a wavy line
Migraine aura usually causes disturbed vision which can be followed with a headache.
- The whites of the eyes turned yellowish
The cause of this is usually jaundice and it affects newborns who have immature liver function or children and adults who have issues with the bile duct, gallbladder or liver.
- Eyes that seem to bulge
Hyperthyroidism is a condition that causes protruding eyes.
- Sudden double vision, dim vision or vision loss
In most cases these are warning signs of a stroke.
- Blurred vision in diabetics
Diabetics are more at a risk of experiencing vision problems particularly diabetic retinopathy. This is a condition that affects the circulatory system of the eye which is the leading cause of blindness in American adults.
Your vision must never be taken for granted. If you don’t take proper care of your eyes you increase your risk of blindness.
Vision problems can also be caused by prolonged use of computers and other similar devices.
Is poor vision inevitable as you age?
This is a complete lie. In case you don’t take proper care of your eyes you can experience vision problems even at a younger age. However, there are also ways you can prevent them from happening in the first place. For example people older than 60 should take quality nutritional supplements that will provide proper nutrition for the eyes. People who are obliged to take these supplements also include:
- Smokers
- Diabetics
- Obese people
- People who spend a lot of time in front of a computer
Iridology – Your eyes as the mirror of your health
An article published in Yahoo Health has explained and interesting link between the eyes and the overall health. There is also a study that researched this link that used Iridology, an alternative technique that studies the iris of the eye.
According to Iridology, the characteristics of the iris zone can tell a lot about your health. An iridologist examines the iris and compares it to the iris charts. These charts help the iridologist to identify which organs in the body are at risk.
If you want to try this technique always make sure you visit a licensed medical practitioner.
Natural ways to protect your vision
- Quit smoking
Smoking increases free radical production which results in increased risk of vision loss.
- Take care of your cardiovascular system
Improper blood flow and hypertension have negative effects on the blood vessels in the eye. To avoid these issues stay away from fructose. Consuming only 74 grams of fructose daily significantly increases your risk of hypertension.
- Normalize your blood sugar levels
Excessive sugar in the blood pulls out the fluid from the lens of your eyes thus restricts the blood flow and damages the retina.
- Eat lots of fresh dark leafy greens
Scientists have proven the beneficial effects of consuming dark leafy greens for the health of the eye. Vision health can be improved by consuming vegetables rich in carotenoid, lutein and zeaxanthin.
- Consume lots of omega-3 fatty acids
Consuming these acids can also protect and improve your vision. Because of increased pollution fish is not the best source of these acids anymore. So, you should consume krill oil instead which is also rich in astaxanthin.
- Avoid trans fats
These fats increase the risk of macular degeneration. Foods that contain them include cookies, pastries, fried foods, doughnuts, crackers etc.
- Avoid aspartame
This compound can even cause poisoning which can cause numerous vision issues.
Antioxidants – Excellent for healthy eyes
Antioxidants are able to neutralize the free radicals in the whole body including the eyes. The most beneficial antioxidants are:
- Lutein
- Zeaxanthin
- Black currant anthocyanins
- Astaxanthin
Lutein – protects the central vision
High amounts of these antioxidants destroy the free radicals even before they cause damage to the lipid membranes. The macula is the central part of the retina responsible for straight vision. This part of the eye contains high amounts of lutein which is very important for protecting the central vision. You can get more lutein by consuming yellow and orange fruits as well as leafy green vegetables.
Astaxanthin – Protects from two leading forms of blindness
This antioxidant is excellent for the health of the eye and is also great for preventing blindness. It is more powerful than lutein and zeaxanthin because it provides protection from:
- retinal arterial occlusion
- glaucoma
- diabetic retinopathy
- cystoid macular edema
- cataracts
- inflammatory eye diseases
- venous occlusion
If you want to get more astaxanthin you should start with 2-4 mg daily. Make sure that you check the label before you buy the krill oil because not all types have the same amounts of this antioxidant.
Unlike our ancestors we are much more exposed to oxidation. Free radicals as well as pollution, high stress levels and pharmaceutical drugs are one of the worst enemies for our overall health including the health of our eyes.