Health depends on "eye color"

This is the 4799th article of Da Yi Xiao Hu

It is often said that experienced doctors can read the "face color". In daily visual examinations, the eyes are the most obvious part and are also the "windows to health". So how do you read the "eye color"?

1. Yellow

There are yellow patches on the surface of the eyelids that are higher than the skin. They are not itchy or painful. They are more common in middle-aged and elderly women. It is likely a disease called xanthelasma. Xanthelasma originates from metabolic disorders, and lipid deposition in the eyelid area is higher than the skin. This skin disease often occurs in the inner canthus of the upper eyelid. The borders may be irregular, but they are symmetrical on both sides. They can cover the entire eyelid and spread up and down in a horseshoe shape. In addition to the eyes, xanthelasma may also grow on the elbows, thighs, heels and other places. The yellow or orange long patches seriously affect the appearance, especially the eyes. The skin can be treated with freezing, laser and Chinese medicine to remove warts. The potential dangers of xanthelasma are high blood lipids and the risk of cardiovascular disease. It is necessary to improve your lifestyle, pay attention to diet control, a low-fat, low-cholesterol, low-sugar diet, exercise in moderation, quit smoking and limit alcohol.

In our daily life, we all think that yellow eyes are caused by excessive liver fire. In fact, it is more accurate to say that this is a manifestation of yellowing of the sclera of the eye, indicating that there is a problem with liver function. The bilirubin in our liver is a metabolite of hemoglobin. When it cannot be circulated and discharged normally, it will accumulate, causing the sclera and other exposed mucous membranes of the eye to turn yellow significantly.

2. Red

People often say that rabbits have the reddest eyes. In fact, that is because the conjunctiva is covered with capillaries. Under normal circumstances, the blood vessels in the human eye will not dilate and will not be very obvious. The most common cause of redness is staying up late for a long time, or conjunctival inflammation. When accompanied by malignant hypertension or severe thrombocytopenia, the conjunctiva will also be congested and red, which is very dangerous, and the blood vessels may become congested and ruptured at any time.

(three) white

What does it mean when there are white fat particles around the eyes? Some people say that it is because of high cholesterol in the body, but that is not entirely true. Many slim young ladies also suffer from this. After choosing inappropriate or unqualified cosmetics or skin care products, skin oil metabolism will be abnormal, which will easily produce fat particles. In addition to choosing qualified and appropriate beauty products, you should also eat less fried foods, especially foods high in cholesterol, such as animal offal, fatty meat, etc. It is recommended to eat more fresh vegetables and fruits.

There is a special kind of white eye swelling that deserves more attention. When diseases such as kidney, heart, gastrointestinal, thyroid and even systemic allergies occur, the eyelids can swell and turn white. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the eyelids are dominated by the spleen and stomach. Eyelid swelling is often seen in spleen and kidney yang deficiency, which leads to dysfunction of water transportation. A simple distinction can be seen that eyelid swelling caused by acute kidney disease is mostly obvious in the morning; while edema caused by poor heart function generally appears first in the drooping legs, and gradually moves up to the face and eyelids if it is not well controlled.

(IV) Green

In life, if young people stay up late for a long time, or use electronic products too much, eye fatigue will cause the skin under the eyes to turn blue and black, commonly known as "dark circles". In the long run, there will be local pigmentation. The solution to this problem is also very simple, refuse to stay up late, get enough sleep, and apply local hot compresses.

The skin around the eyes is particularly fragile. Even a slight impact from the outside world can cause capillaries to rupture, resulting in bruises around the eyes, commonly known as "panda eyes". In severe cases, there are also symptoms of redness, swelling and pain. If the injury is serious, you should seek medical attention in time to prevent orbital fractures and affect your vision.

If congenital or acquired hemangiomas appear in the eye, cyanosis and changes in skin temperature may occur due to vascular malformation and expansion. Severe symptoms may require surgical resection and interventional treatment.

Author: Putuo District Central Hospital

Department of Respiratory Medicine Shi Zhaowen, deputy chief physician