Many diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases, can be diagnosed by the symptoms experienced in our eyes. Stating that morning puffiness in the eyes may be a symptom of heart disease, Prof. Dr. Nur Acar Göçgil, “During sleep, edema accumulation can occur mostly in the eyelids in the body. When we wake up, we may feel puffy eyes. Complaints such as this swelling, which decreases later in the day, may be warnings of hidden heart disease. he said.
Most of the symptoms in our eyes give us signs about other diseases in our body. Reminding that most people do not prefer to go to the doctor without experiencing a certain progression of their health problems, Ophthalmology Specialist Prof. Dr. Nur Acar Göçgil emphasized the importance of early diagnosis in order to prevent many diseases from diabetes to hypertension, from vascular changes to clotting.
“EARLY DIAGNOSIS CAN SAVE LIVES AGAINST FATAL DISEASES”
Underlining that the chance of treatment will increase in diseases that are detected early with regular examination and this situation can save lives against deadly diseases, Prof. Dr. Göçgil said, “Delayed diagnosis of diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and heart diseases causes the progression of the disease and results in damage to our eyes. This can result in decreased vision and even permanent vision loss.” said.
SHOPPING IN THE EYES MAY BE A HIDDEN HEART DISEASE
Stating that morning swelling in the eyes may be a symptom of heart disease, Prof. Dr. Nur Acar Göçgil said, “When we sleep, our head is at the level of our heart. During sleep, edema accumulation can occur mostly in the eyelids in the body. When we wake up, we may feel puffy eyes. Complaints such as this swelling, which decreases later in the day, may be warnings of hidden heart disease. He used his expressions.
DIABETES CAN BE DIAGNOSED DURING AN EYE EXAMINATION
Noting that changes in vision in both eyes or in one eye may indicate diabetes and hypertension, Prof. Dr. Göçgil said, “Diabetes, which can cause significant and permanent damage to the eyes, can be diagnosed early with a fundus examination. Small vessel occlusions due to diabetes and hypertension can also cause complaints such as double vision. The main cause of heart diseases is the development of arteriosclerosis. This arteriosclerosis can occur in all veins in our body. Stiffness in the eye veins or clot formation in the eye veins can cause temporary visual disturbances. Disturbances in heart rhythm can also cause results such as clotting in the eye vessels. It is important for people with temporary vision loss to be checked because of the risk of cardiovascular diseases and heart rhythm disorders.” he said.
Stating that it is necessary to be aware of the symptoms experienced in the eyes, Ophthalmology Specialist Prof. Dr. Nur Acar Göçgil, in the continuation of her statement, listed the symptoms that may occur in the eye due to cardiovascular diseases as follows:
“Uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause occlusions in the eye veins, resulting in visual impairment in central vision or in one area. Hemorrhages in the retina and edema in the yellow spot may develop in the clogged vessel area. Permanent vision damage is minimized with close follow-up and timely treatment. Treatment of the underlying systemic disease is also very important. With treatment and close follow-up, abnormal blood vessel development in the retina is prevented. The severity of the disease can be determined by an eye examination.
“PEOPLE IN THIS GROUP ARE AT THE RISK OF A HEART ATTACK”
Especially in congenital cholesterol elevations, whitish ring formation can be seen around the iris of the eye. It is important that people in this group follow their cholesterol levels in terms of heart attack risk and follow up with a specialist doctor in terms of heart health.