Can Your Eyes Reveal Health


Problems? Dr. Joseph Mercola B


ecause dozens of diseases and ill- nesses are known to show symptoms in your eyes, ophthalmologists and


optometrists are often among the first to help you recognize certain medical condi- tions. An internal study of 120,000 patients by insurance company VSP Vision Care highlights the value of vision care. Their data suggests an eye exam was the first indicator of problems in:


• 62 percent of imbalanced cholesterol cases


• 39 percent of high blood pressure cases


• 34 percent of diabetes cases If you are unsure what your body might


be trying to tell you with respect to chang- es in your eye health and vision, you’ll want to continue reading. While your eyes may be a window to your soul, they can also reveal health problems elsewhere in your body.


Changes in Blood Vessels Within Your Eyes Can Predict Future Memory Loss


A new study published in the medical


journal Neurology once again links your eye health to the potential future risk of memory loss. As reported by CNN Health, the study suggests small changes in the blood vessels within your eyes at age 60 can predict your likelihood of experiencing cognitive decline during the next few de-


cades of life. Because the very small blood vessels


in your brain are unable to be seen using standard brain imaging techniques, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), researchers hypothesized studying blood vessels in the eye might provide clues about what’s happening in the brain. Prior studies have already affirmed that


diseases of your vascular system put you at increased risk of cognitive impairment as you age. The current study tracked 12,317 men and women aged 50 to 73 over a 20-year period to test the hypothesis that retinal vascular signs are strongly as- sociated with cognitive decline. At the onset, participants were evalu- ated for their memory and thinking skills.


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