Dr. Grossman’s Blog

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.

Astigmatism is caused by irregularities in the shape of the cornea or lens.  It can be treated through the use of corrective lenses, including contacts.

Symptoms include:

- Blurred or distorted vision at all distances
- Photophobia – sensitivity to light
- Headaches
- Excessive squinting.
- Constantly closing of the eyes
- Eye strain – occurs more often when the eye has to focus for long periods, as in reading from paper or a computer monitor

Computer eye strain is associated with this condition: computer eye strain can cause or exacerbate astigmatism or astigmatism may worsen the symptoms of computer eye strain.  For more on computer eye strain and how to prevent it, click here.

Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/158810.php