Why do I see lighter in one eye?

It’s about the biology of the receptors in the back of your eye, and then the neural pathways that make sense of them. Small differences in any one of those areas can cause tiny differences in color perception.

What does it mean when one eye is whiter than the other?

‘Heterochromia,’ is a Greek word for differences in skin, hair and iris color. ‘Heteros,’ means different and, ‘chroma,’ means color. People who experience this usually have one iris that is a different color – darker or lighter than their other iris.

What is an aneurysm in the eye?

An aneurysm is a swelling of a vessel, usually an artery, which carries the risk of bursting and bleeding either on the surface of the eye (rare) or on the retina (very uncommon).

Can heart problems cause eye problems?

People that have cardiovascular disease may be at a higher risk of developing certain types of eye problems. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, research indicates that people who have heart disease have a higher chance of developing vision loss due to age-related macular degeneration.

What does an eye stroke look like?

Most people with eye stroke notice a loss of vision in one eye upon waking in the morning with no pain. Some people notice a dark area or shadow in their vision that affects the upper or lower half of their visual field. Other symptoms include loss of visual contrast and light sensitivity.

Can an eye exam detect a brain aneurysm?

An eye exam can show increased pressure within the brain, including swelling of the optic nerve or bleeding into the retina of the eye. The following tests might be used to diagnose cerebral aneurysm and determine the cause of bleeding within the brain: CT scan of the head.

Can an optician detect eye stroke?

“We can identify tiny clots of cholesterol moving through the blood vessels in the eye’s retina, which can indicate the person may have had a stroke.

Can an eye exam detect a stroke?

Patients with high blood pressure can have unusual bends, kinks or tears in the vessels in their eyes. These are typically visible during a dilated eye exam, and can help to give a clear picture of your risk of stroke, aneurysm or other complications.

Can high cholesterol cause blurred vision?

Retinal vein occlusion occurs when cholesterol breaks off a blood vessel wall and causes a clot in your retina. The result can be an instant blurring of vision or vision loss.