diabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid problems, liver disease, autoimmune disorders, and neurological disease.
However, appearance alone is rarely enough to diagnose any of these conditions.
A red eye does not automatically mean infection. Puffy eyelids do not prove kidney disease. Blurry vision does not automatically mean diabetes.
The important questions are whether the symptom is new, persistent, worsening, painful, or associated with vision loss or other symptoms.
When Should You Seek Urgent Care?
Some eye symptoms should be treated as urgent.
Seek prompt medical attention for:
Sudden loss of vision
Severe
