CAN HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AFFECT THE EYE?
High blood pressure (hypertension) can significantly affect the eyes, leading to various conditions, the most common being hypertensive retinopathy. When blood pressure remains elevated for an extended period, it can damage the small blood vessels in the retina (the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye), leading to vision problems.
Who Is at Risk?
People with uncontrolled hypertension
Individuals with diabetes and hypertension
Smokers
Those with high cholesterol
So please always go for regular eye check up.
