What Is Hypertensive Retinopathy?

by May 9, 2017

Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, can cause various health complications, including vision problems. This is why hypertensive patients are advised to have comprehensive eye exams annually. One common problem you may have heard of is hypertensive retinopathy. Here, your expert eye doctors from the Neal Eye Group discuss this condition in detail.

Root Cause

Often referred to as ocular hypertension, this is an eye-related complication of chronic high blood pressure. The increased pressure within your retinal blood vessels can cause them to thicken, limiting the blood flow. This may result in reduced oxygen and nutrient delivery to your eyes, which can compromise your vision.

Common Manifestations

According to your trusted optometrist, retinal vascular complication often manifests when your hypertension has significantly progressed or you’ve had it for many years. Common symptoms include reduced visual clarity and sharpness, as well as blurry and double vision. You may also notice frequent headaches and sudden dimming of your eyesight. Without immediate management, this condition may lead to total and permanent vision loss.

Recommended Management

Proper management of your high blood pressure is a key component of your preventive eye care. Make sure to take your hypertensive medications as prescribed. We also suggest following your doctor’s recommendations about diet and lifestyle changes.

In addition, your reliable eye doctor emphasizes the importance of having regular eye exams. By performing regular comprehensive eye exams, we can spot the signs of hypertensive retinopathy while its still in its early stages. We can provide prompt treatment to prevent the condition from worsening, thus maintaining your vision.

If you have any further questions about hypertensive retinopathy, call us at (610) 813-2988. We serve Lafayette Hill, Norristown, and Philadelphia, PA.

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