There is an old saying that the eyes are the windows of the soul, which not scientifically proven. However, we do know for sure that eyes can tell a lot about us and show our health condition which is a proven fact.

1. Permanent sty

Everyone knows the pain and irritation it causes. Swelling on the eyelid happens due to a blocked sebaceous gland and typically goes away within a few days, but if not, it may cause serious inconveniences.
It can be a symptom of sebaceous gland carcinoma. If you feel that it doesn’t heal or appear in the same place longer than usual, it’s time to see a doctor.

2. Loss of eyebrow

There can be lots of reasons for eyebrow loss: aging, anxiety, or nutrient deficit are a few. Alopecia areata, or spot baldness, can be another reason, though it affects no more than 0.1% of the population.
A more probable reason for eyebrow loss is hypothyroidism – an acute shortage of thyroid hormones that in extreme cases can lead to hair loss. So if you feel like your hair is thinning, it’s advisable to visit your doctor and get thyroid gland checked.

3. Blind spots

A blind spot in your vision is not good news. This may pretty often point at migraine with aura, especially if the picture you get is gone with sparkling dots or wavy lines. usually, blind spots go together with headaches.
If any of these symptoms sound familiar to you, see your doctor.

4. Swollen eyes

We have all had times when our eyes appeared to deceive us. We rub them or blink several times, and our vision turns clear again. However, if you continuously feel some sort of bulge in your eyes, it can be a symptom of thyroid (or Graves) eye disease. Which means your thyroid is overacting.
Problems closing the eyes is one of the symptoms which can make the eyes appear to bulge. It occurs in 30% of cases, so if you see something like that, call your doctor immediately.

5. Yellow whites

Both adults and newborns with undeveloped liver function may face this unpleasant situation. It may also be connected with the state of a gallbladder too. So, if you see your whites becoming yellow, don’t ignore it – consult an eye specialist.

6. Cloudy vision

As we all know, people with diabetes need to pay special attention to their health than others. Vision is one of the things they especially need to keep tabs on.
Diabetic retinopathy – a state caused by damage to blood vessels in the photosensitive retina tissue. It may be the reason for the “cloudy” vision. This problem should be taken seriously: one should contact a specialist at the first sight of symptoms.

7. Reduced or loss of vision

If you ever notice your vision suddenly impaired, clouded, or even disappearing for a moment, seek medical help immediately because these symptoms are often the first signs of a stroke.

8. Unclear vision

Many of us spend hours not days on computers at home or at work. This leads to blurry vision and a burning sensation in your eyes. Today this has become such a common condition, there’s a special term in medical practice that defines vision problems connected with prolonged computer, cell phone, or e-book use: “digital eye strain” or “dry eye syndrome.” If you recognize these symptoms, discuss with your doctor the ways to solve this problem.

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