Ophthalmological control, in addition to being essential for visual health, can act as an alarm signal for other diseases.

The doctor of the Ophthalmology Service of the Ramón y Cajal University Hospital in Madrid, Ana Albandea, agrees with this statement. Moreover, recommends this annual review as a check in people who have certain risk factors.

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Diseases that can be detected

According to a blog post from the Spanish HNA Foundation, these are the conditions that can be found in this consultation.

Cancer

Although not a very special situation, examination of the ocular window can show some traces.

Especially in cases of lymphoma.

Diabetes

Small dilated capillaries, such as red dots or microaneurysms, and retinal hemorrhages can indicate diabetes.

Multiple sclerosis

This demyelinating disease that affects nerve endings anywhere in the body can cause inflammation of the optic nerve. The consequence: acute and sudden loss of vision.

liver disease

Wilson’s disease is a liver disease that makes it difficult to eliminate copper properly. With which it settles in some tissues.

The same note cited indicates that this mineral can be deposited in the stratum corneum. On eye examination, it will appear greenish-brown.

hyper or hypothyroidism

It also involves some ocular alterations.

Double vision

It can be the result of a stroke or a cerebrovascular accident. If this symptom appears spontaneously, it is essential to find out the cause.

Fatigue

Twitching of the eyelids or inflammation of the eyeballs are indicators of nervous tension.