Anemia Symptoms: Iron is an essential nutrient in our body and its deficiency can lead to anemia. Due to iron deficiency, people start feeling headaches and fatigue, but sometimes due to this, eyesight is also affected. There may be an effect. According to Dr. Mahavir Dattani, Eye Specialist, associated with Retina Specialty Hospital, Indore, iron deficiency does not directly affect the eyes, but due to iron deficiency in the body, it affects all the organs. Due to this, the eyesight may decrease. In such a situation, the iron test should also be done immediately on the advice of the doctor.
Hemoglobin starts decreasing
due to iron deficiency, the hemoglobin level in our body starts decreasing. Hemoglobin is a substance in the red blood cells present in the body, which supplies oxygen throughout the body. This is the reason that due to iron deficiency, the supply of oxygen in the body gets interrupted and we start feeling tired. Its direct effect can also be seen in the eyes.
Low iron and blurred vision
It is not necessary that due to iron deficiency, all patients lose their eyesight, but under certain circumstances, iron deficiency can cause changes in the condition of the retina. According to Dr. Dattani, such symptoms are seen in some patients. Iron deficiency can lead to 'anemic retinopathy'.
Symptoms of iron deficiency in the eyes
The symptoms of iron deficiency can be easily identified. Due to a deficiency of iron in the body, the color inside the lower eyelids of the eyes starts turning yellow. In severe conditions, the inner layer of the eyelids becomes light pink or yellow. Apart from this, due to iron deficiency, dryness also occurs in the eyes and tears do not come out of the eyes.
Do not ignore these symptoms also
Due to a deficiency of iron in the body, along with fatigue and weakness, dizziness, headache, difficulty in breathing, and blurred vision starts appearing. In such a situation, a health expert should be contacted immediately, otherwise continuing such a situation can prove to be fatal for the eyes.
Eat these things for the nutrition of the eyes.
Eyes can be kept healthy even by keeping a good lifestyle and diet. Food items are rich in antioxidants and vitamins should be consumed for proper nutrition of the eyes. Apart from this, raisins, beetroot, pomegranate, amla, spinach, etc. should be consumed to supply iron to the body. For other nutrients, blueberries, strawberries, carrots, fish, walnuts, chia seeds, ripe fruits, oranges, tomatoes, etc. should be consumed.
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