HYPERTENSIVE RETINOPATHY (Effects of Hypertension in the Human Eye)
The retina is the light sensitive layer located in the back of your eye. This layer transforms light into nerve signals that are then sent to the brain for interpretation. Uncontrolled and Prolonged High Blood Pressure can affect this layer. Apart from causing heart and kidney problems, uncontrolled prolonged high blood pressure can also affect your eyesight and lead to eye disease. High Blood Pressure can cause damage to the tiny, delicate blood vessels that supply blood to the retina, the area at the back of the eye where images focus. This eye disease is known as HYPERTENSIVE RETINOPATHY. Damage to the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye (retina) can lead to bleeding in the eye, blurred vision and complete loss of vision. SYMPTOMS OF HYPERTENSIVE RETINOPATHY You won’t probably experience any symptoms until the eye disease has progressed extensively. it is usually discovered during a routine eye exam. However, Possible signs and symptoms include: • Blurred Vision • Reduce