What do your eyes say about your health

Simply looking into the mirror can say a lot about your health. Yes this is true, many health problems leave signs and symptoms in the eye, and qualified eye doctors Dubai can pick up on these symptoms just by examining the eyes. So if you haven’t had a health check in a while, a complete eye examination can tell you if you are at risk for other health conditions.

It is the common notion that the eyes are the windows to one’s soul, but in actual fact they are indeed the only visible soft organs of our body to the outside world. The eyes are delicate complex organs that sit unprotected from the outside world, infection; germs, disease, and direct sunlight can damage the structure of the eyes and hamper your vision at the same time. So taking care of your eyes, should be your number one priority for a healthy body.

Many diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, aids, and other genetic diseases first show up in the eyes with telltale signs that experienced eye doctors can detect. On many occasions people avoid full medical checkups because they are time consuming and involve a range of needles and other complex tests which are both expensive and inconvenient. You can actually be in peace knowing your health is normal by following through with a full eye examination every year, but this doesn’t mean that you should not have your full body check up either.

Exophthalmos is the scientific term for bug eyes, in which the eyes look like they are popping out of their sockets, which is also a symptom of Grave’s Disease. Grave’s disease is characterized by over reactive thyroid glands, which causes excessive sweating, nervousness, extreme weight loss and the irregular beating of the heart. Thyroid problems are high-risk health conditions that require immediate medical attention.
Cholesterol is apparent for anybody now, regardless of age or fitness. It has a lot do with the type of foods we eat daily. But it is also a medical condition that first starts to shows signs in the eye, commonly noted by a thin grey ring around the cornea. The grey ring is a symptom of cholesterol and the higher risk medical health condition called triglycerides, which means you are at risk for a heart attack or stroke.

Cataracts is an eye condition that is noted by the extensive clouding of the lens. But it doesn’t always appear just because we age. In most cases cataracts is a symptom of diabetes, and tumours and cataracts can be a side effect of certain prescription medication too.

There is a whole heap of medical conditions that can be detected quite simply with just a look into the eyes by an eye doctor. Ebsaar eye surgery centre in Dubai is an eye clinic Dubai that has all the necessary resources to examine the eyes thoroughly to check for any signs of medical health risks. Dr. Hani Sakla has been treating eye disorders for over 25 years and has gained immense training and understanding in detecting medical symptoms in the eyes. All our organs receive the same mix of blood, and therefore any abnormalities in our health can be easily detected by observing unusual deposits left behind in the eyes for us to see.