How Your Eye Test Can Detect Other Health Issues

Our eyes can tell us a lot about our overall health. With specialist skills and knowledge, opticians can detect signs of general health conditions and eye diseases during eye tests. Although opticians can’t give a full diagnosis when detecting signs of a greater health issue, they can refer you to a GP who can help. There is a strong connection between eye health and overall health, and early detection is key to prevention.What health issues can be detected through an eye test?1. Diabetes and high blood pressureDuring an eye test, your optician will conduct tests to determine if you have a condition called Diabetic Retinopathy. This is when blood vessels in the back of your eye burst or leak fluid.Not only does this condition affect the eyes, but it’s an indication of a larger overall health issue of diabetes or high blood pressure. Your eye specialist can refer you to your GP for further testing and diabetic treatment.It is important to have regular eye tests to catch any early signs...