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Hay fever sufferers in particular will notice under-eye "smudges" during the height of the allergy season. Atopy can lead to frequent rubbing of the eyes, leading to local inflammation and increased pigmentation. [4] Also, dark circles from allergies are caused by superficial venous congestion [5] in the capillaries under the eyes.
Flow abnormalities in smaller veins known as reticular veins or feeder veins under the skin can also cause spider veins to form, thereby making a recurrence of spider veins in the treated area less likely. Factors that predispose to the development of varicose and telangiectatic leg veins include Age
Retinal hemorrhage (UK English: retinal haemorrhage) is a disorder of the eye in which bleeding occurs in the retina, the light sensitive tissue located on the back wall of the eye. [1] There are photoreceptor cells in the retina called rods and cones , which transduce light energy into nerve signals that can be processed by the brain to form ...
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An ocular manifestation of a systemic disease is an eye condition that directly or indirectly results from a disease process in another part of the body. There are many diseases known to cause ocular or visual changes.
Nephrotic syndrome – Puffiness around the eyes is the first site to get swollen. [citation needed] Trichinosis – Periorbital edema, fever and muscle pain are the main symptoms that ensue from eating raw, infected pork. [citation needed] Tear glands – Puffiness around the eyes can also be due to the improper functioning of the tear glands.
An allergic shiner is a dark discoloration below the eye that is associated with allergic rhinitis and is often seen in conjunction with bilateral Dennie–Morgan folds. These shiners are caused by venous congestion within the infraorbital groove , particularly from the nose .
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