Eyes are often called the doorway to the soul, but did you know they can also tell you when something is really wrong with your body and overall health? If you pay attention to what your eyes are telling you, you can be diagnosed early and receive treatment for illnesses. If you experience any of these three symptoms, it is important to pay attention to what they might mean.

1. Blurry Vision - While it might just seem like your eyes are tired or irritated, blurry vision could actually be a sign of diabetes. Your eyes may be blurry because of a leaking blood vessels in your retina or if high blood sugar causes fluid to leak into the clear lens behind your iris. As the lens of your eye swells, your vision will start to blur and it will become more difficult to focus your eyes. Blurry vision could also be a sign of lupus, stroke, migraines, and psoriasis. Finally, your eyes might be blurry because of optic nerve inflammation. When your optic nerve carries impulses from your retina to your brain, they are interpreted as images. Inflamed optic nerves can also be one of the earliest signs of multiple sclerosis, Lyme disease, shingles, or measles.

2. Changes in Vision - If your vision prescription or overall vision condition changes suddenly, it should not be ignored! A sudden change in vision can be a sign of age-related macular degeneration or glaucoma. Also, dark spots in your vision can be a sign of a detached retina. Our team at Allied Eye can help with these three conditions, and by noticing a sudden change in your vision, you can help diagnosis yourself and be treated quickly.

3. Night Blindness - A lot of people may experience difficulty seeing in low light, such as driving at night or walking into a darkened room. You are more likely to struggle with "night blindness" if you are nearsighted, diabetic, or suffer from cataracts. It might also be a sign of Vitamin A deficiency. Although a Vitamin A deficiency is not common, it can also occur if you have a liver or pancreatic disorder.

Your eyes do more than just see out; they can actually help turn inward to focus to your overall health. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms above or any eye symptoms that concern you, call our team at Allied Eye at (423) 855-8522 so that we can assist with a quick diagnosis and treatment.