Your eyes are the windows to your soul. They make it possible for us to view the beautiful surroundings around us. Come to think of it, without eyes, you cannot even see what you look like. It may surprise you to learn that the eyes reveal a lot about the state of your health. The unusual colors, bulges, bumps, etc., affect your vision as well as your whole body. Let us take a look at some eye abnormalities and how they can affect our health.
Most often, a lump under the lower eyelid is considered to be a stye. But if the swelling does not subside, it could indicate a rare form of cancer. Sebaceous gland carcinomas look like a stye, but can last on the same spot for months together.
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If the outside part of a person’s eyebrows starts to fall out or fade, it should not be ignored. This could be a symptom of thyroid disease.
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When the whites of your eyes look pink or red constantly, it could mean that something is irritating them. It could signal an onset of allergies. You could be allergic to pollen, wheat, plant, mould or other chemicals. It becomes important to keep a record of the things you are allergic to, making it easier for the allergen to be found. This helps in a proper diagnosis and subsequent recovery.
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When you spot, the edges of your vision wiggling, curving, and see some sort of pattern flickering before your eyes, it could bring about migraine. This lasts for a few days and it is best to rest in a dark room with no noise as both of these are known to make migraine worse. Take painkillers as and when required.
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Something may be wrong, if your eyes feel dry and itchy all the time. Mostly, it could be a case of malfunctioning tear ducts. Sometimes, dry eyes could signal the onset of arthritis also.
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When the whites of the eyes turn yellow, it indicates that the person has excess bile. This is a typical symptom of jaundice and it denotes that the person is suffering from liver failure.
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When the eyelid moves rapidly for no reason, in upward and downward movements, it is said to be a twitch. But when it happens, regularly it could be a symptom of stress and anxiety. Too little sleep could also cause twitching of the eyelids.
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While some people may naturally have prominent bulging eyes, it could be a matter of concern if this was a new physical development. This is a common feature in people suffering from Hyperthyroidism. Their eyes seem to bulge out of the eye socket.
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This can be caused by allergy, dryness, tiredness, vision stress due to watching the monitor of the computer for long periods of time. If this persists, it is best to see your doctor.
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Finding some unnatural thing in your eye might call for an emergency. If your eye is invaded by a metal, thorn, sticker or sharp object, it is best to see your eye doctor immediately. You may rub your eyes slightly to dislodge the particle from its place, so that it floats out of the eye.
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A beautiful pair of eyes is an asset to a face. A lot has been written about the eyes from poetry to prose. Eyes add meaning to things, as we can sense better when we see things first. When we look after this precious asset, it serves us better and longer. Found a symptom? Attend to it immediately!