Windows to the World, Mirrors of Systemic Health
Vision loss, redness, or double vision.
Eye abnormalities may be simple ocular diseases, but they can also be structural rescue signals from the brain, blood vessels, and immune system indicating systemic issues.
The eye is the only organ in the body where blood vessels and nerves can be observed directly.
Symptoms such as vision loss, visual field defects, and diplopia can be the first signs not only of eye diseases like cataracts or glaucoma but also of serious systemic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and autoimmune diseases.
It is crucial to assess the body's overall health status through eye symptoms and resolve the root cause.