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Hypertension Eye Care: Defend Your Vision

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, isn’t just a heart concern. It can affect your eyes, too. At our practice in Bloomfield, we understand the importance of proactive eye care in protecting your vision against the effects of this chronic condition.

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Hypertension and Its Ocular Impact

Hypertension is a condition in which the force of blood against the artery walls is too high. Over time, it can damage the blood vessels in your retina. This damage can cause the blood vessels to leak or burst, leading to bleeding in the eye. It can also cause the blood vessels to narrow, blocking blood flow to the retina. This can lead to a variety of eye conditions and potential vision loss.

Recognizing the Risks of Hypertension

Hypertension sets the stage for various conditions that can compromise your vision.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Hypertensive Retinopathy

Hypertension damages retinal blood vessels, leading to hypertensive retinopathy. This condition causes vision disturbances and, in severe cases, blindness.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Optic Neuropathy

High blood pressure can damage the optic nerve, affecting your ability to see clearly.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Choroidopathy

It occurs when fluid accumulates in the choroid, disrupting the blood supply to the eye. This can cause distorted or blurry vision.

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Hypertension can lead to fluctuating vision, causing blurriness or distortion.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Retinal Artery and Vein Occlusion

Hypertension increases the risk of retinal artery and vein occlusion, where blood flow to the retina is blocked.

Hypertension Eye Care at Its Finest in Bloomfield

Hypertension eye care is essential because it can help to detect and treat eye problems early before they cause vision loss. We leverage advanced diagnostic tools to detect subtle changes in your eyes, ensuring early intervention. In our care, hypertension becomes a manageable challenge, not a threat to your eyesight. Our personalized approach ensures your eyes receive the specialized attention they deserve.

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For urgent eye issues or emergencies, ReFocus strongly recommends calling a location nearest to you. Emergency eye care may constitute any of the following: 1. vision loss; 2. different size pupils; 3. double vision; 4. bleeding from the eye; 5. Swelling; 6. eye pain that doesn't lessen on its own; and/ or 7. eye pain accompanied by a headache. If you experience any of the following issues above, we recommend that you seek immediate medical attention.

For after-hour eye emergencies, please visit your local ER or Urgent Care Center, or dial 911.

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