High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can affect your eyes in several ways:
- Hypertensive Retinopathy: High blood pressure can damage the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. This condition is called hypertensive retinopathy. When the blood vessels become damaged or narrowed due to high blood pressure, it can lead to vision problems, including blurred vision or even vision loss if left untreated.
- Optic Neuropathy: High blood pressure can also cause optic neuropathy, a condition where there is damage to the optic nerve, which carries visual information from the eye to the brain. This damage can result in vision loss or changes in peripheral vision.
- Hypertensive Choroidopathy: High blood pressure can affect the choroid, the layer of blood vessels beneath the retina. When these blood vessels are damaged due to hypertension, it can lead to a condition called hypertensive choroidopathy, which can cause vision disturbances and even permanent vision loss if not managed.
- Vision Changes: High blood pressure can cause changes in the small blood vessels throughout the body, including those in the eyes. These changes can affect the fluid dynamics within the eye, leading to symptoms such as blurred vision, double vision, or difficulty seeing in low light.
- Increased Risk of Other Eye Conditions: Individuals with high blood pressure are at a higher risk of developing other eye conditions such as glaucoma and macular degeneration, which can further contribute to vision impairment or loss.
It’s essential for individuals with high blood pressure to have regular eye examinations by an eye care professional to monitor for any signs of damage or changes in vision. Additionally, managing blood pressure through lifestyle changes and medication as prescribed by a healthcare provider can help reduce the risk of eye complications associated with hypertension.
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