Hypertensive retinopathy is an eye condition in which retinal vascular damage is caused by hypertension. Reduced vision, eye swelling, and diplopia accompanied by headache are common symptoms of this condition. Medications such as ACE inhibitors, diuretics, and beta-blockers are used to treat hypertensive retinopathy.
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I have astigmatism and hemorrhage in my eye. Is this serious?
Query: Hello doctor, I have recently had an eye test done and it revealed that I have astigmatism, also there is a hemorrhage 2 DD superior to macula 2 DD in the left eye and a cotton wool spot 2.5 DD supero-temporal to the optician's disc in the right eye. I am hypertensive but my BP is under control with... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, this probably is related to hypertension. You are currently suffering from hypertensive retinopathy. Now your blood pressure is under control but previous longterm episodes of uncontrolled blood pressure has led to the narrowing of blood vessels in your retina a... Read Full »
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