Have you noticed persistent puffiness around your face or swelling in your eyes that doesn’t seem to go away? This could be a silent plea from your thyroid, struggling due to iodine deficiency.

BACKGROUND/AIMS Povidone-iodine (PVP -I) is applied for microbial decontamination of human eyes donated for transplantation. Concentrations and immersion times vary greatly. The effectiveness and ...

There are also some medical conditions, such as thyroid, that may lead to eye swelling. Additionally, if one is suffering from an iodine deficiency, puffy eyes in the morning are a common sign." ...