Hidden Diseases

Many people around the world suffer from vision problems. According to the World Health Organization, about one-third of the global population experiences varying degrees of myopia. However, in some cases, myopia is not the cause of our poor vision. Behind vision problems, the effects of other, no less serious pathologies in our body may be hidden. Which organs affect the eyes?

What Issues Are Hidden Behind Eye Diseases?

Many diseases of the endocrine system and cardiovascular system are "hidden" behind eye diseases, and we might think that our vision is impaired solely on its own. But this is not the case. For example, damage to the retina is often a complication of diabetes mellitus.

Of course, issues with blood supply and the cardiovascular system also reflect on vision. For instance, vision disturbances are common in hypertension, but many people, especially young individuals, do not associate their vision deterioration with high blood pressure.

Thyroid diseases can also manifest in the visual organs. Specifically, diffuse toxic goiter is accompanied by inflammation of the eyes—endocrine ophthalmopathy. The issue is that when an autoimmune thyroid disease begins, the immune system’s antibodies attack the soft tissues of the eye. This initiates an inflammatory process, resulting in painful sensations in the eye area and protruding eyeballs.

Deterioration of vision can also indicate kidney problems, particularly glomerulonephritis—a kidney inflammation that alters metabolic processes. Deposits in the form of stars, one of the kidney symptoms of retinopathy, accumulate in the retina of the eye. The result of these deposits is the death of nerve cells in the visual organ. Patients with such a condition often report vision disturbances, such as seeing black spots on a colored image.

How Liver Condition Affects Eye Diseases

Often, patients are not even aware of how these two organs are connected. However, the connection between these two organs is direct. The tension of the entire body, including the eye muscles, depends on the liver’s tone. If liver activity is excessive, the eye muscles are also constantly strained. This creates the effect of myopia, where visual acuity decreases. This often occurs in the active development phase, particularly in children and adolescents. With age, the muscles relax, and vision improves. But if vision begins to decline for unclear reasons, it is advisable to consult a gastroenterologist.

The following changes in the visual organs may indicate impaired liver function:

Swelling: If the conjunctiva swells without an apparent cause, it may be a sign of hepatitis, liver insufficiency, or other liver diseases. Even if it's not clear whether the issue is actually related to the liver, a diagnosis should be made in the case of severe and persistent swelling.

Dark Circles: Another sign that something might be wrong with the liver is dark circles under the eyes. In such cases, they often take on a brown or yellowish tint. Bruises may occur if the gallbladder or bile ducts are disturbed.

Vascular Networks on the Sclera: Normally, they are well visible and often spread over the entire eye. This phenomenon can have various causes, one of which is liver disease.

Dryness: The eyes dry out quickly if there is a lack of tear fluid or if its composition changes. This can also occur with minor functional disturbances of the organ.

Conjunctivitis is a common phenomenon that can be caused by various factors. However, if there are no obvious triggers, it is advisable to check the liver.

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