There are many reasons why someone may have mild eye symptoms, such as blurry vision or tired eyes. In many cases, eye symptoms only occur briefly and are not caused by anything serious, but it is also essential to know what types of symptoms not to ignore. Having any of the symptoms below does not necessarily mean you have a serious eye condition. Still, seeing an eye doctor is best to ensure your eyes are healthy. 

It is best to err on the side of caution and have the following symptoms checked out: 
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November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. For over a million people this year, diabetic awareness will take on a new significance in their lives. According to the American Diabetes Association, in the United States, about 1.4 million people will receive a diabetes diagnosis this year. 
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It can be a shock to hear that you have diabetes. Diabetes can increase your risk of a heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and vision loss. 

Amblyopia, also called lazy eye, is a common vision problem that affects children and adults. Usually, it happens in just one eye. Amblyopia develops when there is a problem with how the eye and brain work together. 

The nerve connecting the eye to the brain does not work as it should. This interferes with the brain recognizing sight from one eye. Over time, the brain relies on only one eye, and the weaker eye becomes worse. 
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Although COPD primarily affects the lungs, it can lead to problems in other areas of the body, such as the heart and kidneys. It may also increase the risk of certain eye and vision problems. 
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) does not get the media or public attention that other diseases, such as heart disease and cancer, receive, but did you know that worldwide COPD is the third leading cause of death according to the World Health Organization? 

Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes damage to the optic nerve. It is one of the leading causes of blindness in adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the United States, about 3 million people have glaucoma. Worldwide, it is the second leading cause of blindness.
 
Although there are different types of glaucoma, open-angle is the most common form in the United States. 
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