How Diseases Affect Our Eyes

Different diseases affect the human body but these diseases can also cause problems with the eyes. Many times the disease may go unnoticed until individuals begin to notice their eyesight begins to fail them. Some of the most common eye diseases caused by other diseases of the body are cataracts, central retinal vein occlusions, uveitis and Amaurosis fugax.

Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes is one of those diseases that affects millions of individuals each year. Diabetic retinopathy is now one of the top causes of blindness. If individuals do not monitor their diabetes on a regular basis the results could be cataracts and possibly lead to blindness. Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) is also a condition of the eye that is brought on by uncontrolled diabetes. Once a person is diagnosed with diabetes they have to keep check on their glucose levels to make sure it does not exceed the appropriate levels.

Reiter's Syndrome and Sarcoidosis

These two diseases can cause acute eye disease and it can be brought on suddenly. Uveitis affects the part of the eye around the iris. The condition is identified by an inflammation of the unveal tract.

Takayasu's Disease and Sickle Cell Disease

These conditions can lead to Amaurosis fugax. The condition is usually painless but could lead to a person losing their vision. Sometimes the condition is only temporary. Many times it is caused by a giant cell arthritis or blood problems.

Hypertension

Uncontrolled blood pressure can also lead to central retinal vein occlusion. When a person blood pressure exceeds the levels it should be a person may experience episodes of vision lost. They may even have permanent vision loss. It is important for individuals to keep their blood pressure under controlled by taking the medication prescribed for them.