In my practice and at NaturalEyeCare.com we know that the eyes are the windows to the soul and windows that reveal the state of your overall health.
A new story over at Yahoo Health lists 14 different conditions that can be recognized by looking into your eyes.
The list includes Computer Vision Syndrome, also known as Computer Eyestrain. Red, burning eyes as well as blurred vision, dizziness, and trouble concentrating are all signs of eyestrain from excessive computer use. Visit our pages on computer eyestrain for tips on how to prevent and treat it.
Blepharitis, or inflammation of the eyelids, also made this list because they say it can be linked to acne rosacea. Inflammed eyelids can also be a sign of allergies and sensitivities to foods or the environment. It can even be a reaction to certain prescription or over the counter drugs – see more on drugs that harm the eyes.
Dry eyes are the most common complaint brought to eye doctors. They can be indicative of rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes (especially when the blood sugar is up), asthma, thyroid disease (lower lid does not move when blinking), lupus, and possibly glaucoma. Dry Eye Syndrome itself can be treated with several natural remedies.
Connection between Glaucoma & Other Conditions
Glaucoma patients are more likely to suffer from and die from cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and accidents.
A study of over 300,000 people in Taiwan with and without glaucoma revealed that those with open-angle glaucoma were much more likely to be afflicted by comorbidities that adversely affect their quality of life. Source: https://www.osnsupersite.com
Since we consider eye health to be a reflection of overall health, it makes sense that the health those with glaucoma would be compromised as well. It’s not that eye disease is causing these other conditions; it may be that both glaucoma and the other conditions are just the outward signs that a person is unwell.
