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I have arteriovenous nicking in my left eye. Is it something serious?
Query: Hello doctor, My ophthalmologist said I had arteriovenous nicking in two spots in my left eye. He also said to check my blood pressure. An extensive heart test (ECG, EKG) came back normal with blood pressure measurement of 110/70. I also have checked my blood pressure consistently over the past five... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The arteriovenous nicking or AV crossing changes you mentioned, although present, seem quite harmless in the fundus photos you have sent me. Please do not worry about these, as they are not associated with other precursor changes of hypertensive retinopathy. I am als... Read Full »