Kidneys play an important role in controlling water, electrolytes and blood pressure in the body. Unhealthy lifestyle, poor diet, diabetes and high blood pressure can cause kidney problems.

Many researches have revealed that some early symptoms of kidney failure can be seen around the eyes. If these symptoms are identified in time, the kidney can be saved from serious damage.

According to a research published in the medical journal The Lancet, swelling around the eyes (puffy eyes) can be a major early sign of kidney failure. When the kidney does not function properly, it is unable to remove extra water and sodium from the body.

This causes fluid to accumulate in the body, which is especially visible as swelling around the face and eyes. This swelling is more visible in the morning and can decrease as the day progresses.

Dark circles under the eyes are often associated with lack of sleep or stress, but they can also be a signal of kidney failure. When the kidneys are unable to filter blood properly, toxins start accumulating in the body. These toxins can cause the skin to change color, which is especially visible on the delicate skin around the eyes.

According to the National Kidney Foundation, kidney problems cause the balance of protein and other nutrients in the body to deteriorate, causing the skin to turn yellow and dark circles under the eyes to form.

Kidney failure can cause toxins and waste material to accumulate in the body, causing irritation and redness in the eyes. This symptom is especially visible when the kidneys fail to maintain the balance of electrolytes in the blood.

Kidney failure can cause the amount of phosphorus in the blood to increase, causing itching and dryness in the skin. This problem also affects the skin around the eyes. According to a study published in the Journal of Nephrology, skin itching is a common symptom in patients suffering from kidney problems, which is especially seen around the face and eyes.

Kidney failure can lead to high blood pressure, which affects the blood vessels of the eyes. This can cause problems like swelling in the retina or diabetic retinopathy, which can cause blurred vision.