It’s easy to take vision for granted. For an experiment, put on a blindfold and try to find something in the refrigerator. It will be difficult. Imagine if this was how life would be forever.
Many serious eye problems or other medical issues can result in blindness or reduced vision, either suddenly or over time. There are a number of symptoms that should cause someone to immediately seek Emergency Eye Care.
If you experience any of these problems, seek medical help:
* Severe pain in or around the eyes;
* Sudden vision loss;
* Blurred or double vision;
* Swelling or bulging of eye tissues;
* Floaters, halos or flashes of light;
* An eye that suddenly crosses, wanders or turns;
* Excessive crusting or tearing;
* Waking up to find that the eyes are stuck together.
An eye exam can also uncover the existence of an underlying illness. Listed below are five very serious health issues that could be diagnosed in a routine eye exam.
* Diabetics can experience sudden vision changes. Eye care providers are frequently in the front line for first-time diagnoses of diabetes.
* Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often diagnosed because the presence of leaky retinal blood vessels is observed during an eye exam. Vascular damage could be so severe that the patient is immediately sent to the emergency room.
* Dry eyes is a fairly common eye ailment, but severe dry eyes could be a symptom of Sjogren’s Syndrome. This is an autoimmune disease that affects tear ducts. Multiple Sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis can be linked to inflammation of the optic nerve. The first symptom of Multiple Sclerosis can be a temporary loss of vision or blurred vision.
* High cholesterol can be diagnosed by deposits left on the cornea. The patient could have a very high level of cholesterol with potential life-threatening consequences, requiring referral to a primary care physician.
* Blood clotting disorders can go undetected until discovered during an eye exam. Blood clots are very serious and potentially fatal.
Of course, most people do not discover that they have a serious illness during their eye exam, but this is one reason that yearly exams are recommended. However, some eye problems can’t wait. When your vision is potentially in jeopardy, you need Emergency Eye Care. Whether you need routine eye care or it’s an emergency, We Are Eyes in Boca Raton, FL is there to help. Visit their website at Website Domain to learn more about all of their services.
