Apr 06, 2025
Aarushi BhaduryAn eye exam can reveal signs of a weakened blood vessel wall that might bulge or burst. Symptoms like severe headaches or loss of function could indicate this serious condition needing immediate medical help.
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Pressure from a brain tumor can affect the eyes. Eye doctors might see swelling near the back of the eye or notice changes in vision like side vision loss, double vision, or pupil size.
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Eye exams can spot various cancers. Skin cancer can affect eyelids. Blood cancers and tumors from other areas like the breast can also show up inside or around the eye.
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Leaky or bleeding small blood vessels in the retina can be an early sign of diabetic retinopathy, sometimes before diabetes is even diagnosed. Early detection is key to preventing serious vision loss.
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Inflammation of arteries, called GCA, can affect blood flow to the eyes, causing blurry or double vision, or even sudden blindness. An eye exam and blood tests can help diagnose this condition early.
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Tiny marks in the retina, seen with special eye tools, might indicate past eye strokes, which are more common in people with heart disease. Eye doctors can spot these early signs.
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Unusual bends, kinks, or bleeding in the eye's back blood vessels can signal high blood pressure. This is a risk for serious eye diseases and can often be seen during an eye exam.
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A colored ring around the cornea, especially in younger adults, or deposits in retinal blood vessels can suggest high cholesterol, which can increase the risk of a stroke.
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This inflammatory condition can cause dry eyes and swelling in different parts of the eye, including the white part, the middle layer, or the light-sensitive tissue at the back.
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An infection from ticks, Lyme disease, can cause inflammation throughout the body, including the optic nerve in the eye, and may lead to an increase in seeing floaters.
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