Ophthalmologists (eye docs) can tell a lot about your health by looking at the retina of your eyes.
We’re talking everything from the diagnosis of eye diseases like glaucoma and cataracts through to illnesses like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and liver disease.
And that’s why having an eye test on the regular is so important.
Here’s a few symptoms and what they might mean courtesy of Huffington Post.
Redness of the eye and/or sensitivity to light? This could translate as inflammation in the uvea, the middle part of your eye.
According to Emily Graubart, MD, an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the Emory Eye Center, this ‘can be related to a systemic issue where the body’s own immune system is attacking itself’.
Uveitis affects the… Read the full story