Your Eyes Can Predict Disease

Your eyes are a unique window into health. Yahoo Health has assembled a list of 14 things your eyes can tell you about your entire body. Here are some of them:

Disappearing eyebrows

When the outer third of your eyebrow starts to disappear on its own, this is a common sign of thyroid disease.

A stye that won't go away

If it doesn't clear up in three months, or keeps recurring in the same location, it could be a rare cancer called sebaceous gland carcinoma.

Burning eyes, blurry vision while using a computer

This is the result of "computer vision syndrome" (CVS). The eyestrain is partly caused by the lack of contrast on a computer screen, and the extra work involved in focusing on pixels.

A small blind spot in your vision, with shimmering lights or a wavy line

A migraine aura produces this disturbed vision. It may or may not be accompanied by a headache.

Whites of the eye turned yellowish

This is known as jaundice. It appears in either newborns with immature liver function, or adults with problems of the liver, gallbladder, or bile ducts.

Eyes that seem to bulge

The most common cause of protruding eyes is hyperthyroidism, which is overactivity of the thyroid gland.

Sudden double vision, dim vision, or loss of vision

These are the visual warning signs of stroke.

Blurred vision in a diabetic

Diabetics are at increased risk for several eye problems, but the most common is diabetic retinopathy, in which diabetes affects the circulatory system of the eye. It's the leading cause of blindness in American adults.

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Yahoo Health February 3, 2011 

Bumpy Eyes

Any type of rash or bumps around the eye that looks like blisters should be seen by the doctor immediately. The herpes virus that causes cold sores can sometimes cause an infection in the eye that can permanently affect vision. 

Puffy Eyes?

Pour ice cold milk onto two cotton pads and place them on your eyes for 10 minutes. In no time, the swelling will go down.

Tea bags do wonders too! After you make your morning tea, squeeze out the liquid, refrigerate them for 10 to 15 minutes and place them on your closed eyes for 10 minutes.

Curcumin - Recent Research

Curcumin, a substance in turmeric, a spice used in Indian curry dishes, may be effective antioxidant that helps to protect against cataracts. Studies show that curcumin may protect the lens of the eye from becoming cloudy.

Plain Old Egg Whites

Plain old egg whites are an alternative to expensive facial masks. Just apply the whites to your face with a makeup brush. As the egg whites dry, your skin will tighten up, including the saggy area under your eyes.

Honeydew for Eyes

Zeaxanthin is a vital component in the retina of the eye, this carotenoid helps to shield aganist damaging ultraviolet radiation, protecting against vision loss. Honeydew is the best melon source of zeaxanthin.

Spare the Salt!

A high salt diet could mean high risk for your eyes. Try using herbs instead of salt to flavor your food. Garlic and onions improve almost any meal, and turmeric might even improve your eyesight. This spice, often used in Indian curry dishes, contains curcumin, an antioxidant that helped fight off cataracts in animal studies.

Sorsby's Fundus Dystrophy

High doses of vitamin A have been used to successfully treat a rare genetic eye disorder called Sorsby's fundus dystrophy, which can cause blindness.

Vitamin A Deficiency

Lack of vitamin A in your body can cause dry hair and skin, dry eyes, poor growth, frequent colds, skin disorders, sinusitis, insomnia, fatigue, and respiratory infections.

Be careful not to go overboard when taking vitamin A because excessive amounts of vitamin A may lead to liver damage. Choose carotenoids instead of vitamin A. Also, carotenoids such as beta-carotene, are safer than vitamin A because body will convert beta-carotene to vitamin A without producing vitamin A in toxic amounts.

To Reduce Allergic Eye symptoms

Make a infusion of Chamomile, when cool, soak a couple of cotton pads and place on the eyes. Rest for 10 minutes with the pad in place.

Slices of cucumber also may be used on tired, sore eyes in the same way as the herb pads.

This really helps!

Eyes and the Sparkle

Place 1oz of fennel seeds in a pan. Cover with a pint of water and simmer for 20 mins over a low flame. Strain and cool and pour into bottles. In an eye bath, this infusion will take away inflammation and give the eyes a sparkle.

I have tried this and no doubt there is a spark in the eyes and they look bright and refreshed just instantly!