Question 1

for about a week i'm having this annoying twitching over my left eye could this be due to high blood pressure how can i stop it?

Accepted Answer

Benign muscle twitch: A benign twitch can be due to caffeine or just stress. It can persist for weeks, but is almost never serious.

Question 2

is there a link with high blood pressure and eye sight?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you have high blood pressure you can damage the small blood vessels in your eyes, you can have bleeding and there is the potential for retinal detachment.

Question 3

high blood pressure and blood in eye, is there any connection between them?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Increased blood pressure can lead to the rupture of blood vessels on the surface - sub conjunctival hemorrhage, within the retina and into the vitreous- vitreous hemorrhage.

Question 4

i have high blood pressure, but i'm taking medicine to lower it. i keep getting blurred vision in my left eye only. what could be causing it?

Accepted Answer

Simple to serious: Blurred vision in one eye can be something as simple as a mild discharge or infection or something serious affecting the optic nerve or brain controlling the affected eye's vision. It would be unusual for you to have a vascular or blood vessel problem of the eye at your age, but you do have hypertension. This is something you need to get checked out by your eye doctor as soon as you can.

Question 5

taking high blood pressure pills, why do i still have high blood pressure and also seeing dots in my eyes!

Accepted Answer

Low dose: It is likely that your dose needs increased or medication changed / added, or both. If seeing spots, you should call your dr asap for advice on next step--er vs eye dr or urgent office visit.

Question 6

have had a red blood shot right eye for 4 days now. i have high blood pressure. is there some things that can cause this?

Accepted Answer

Yes, of course: See your ophthalmologist.  A quick look will reveal the diagnosis.  There are many possibilities ranging from a broken blood vessel, to an irritated eye, to a vascular malformation inside the skull.

Question 7

i suddenly started to see white flashes in corner of left eye, i have 4 tiny white spots in middle top part of my brains, i have high blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

See Dr.: Tough to say with your history.  You should see a Dr. to assure you do not have something like Multiple Sclerosis with visual disturbances and white spots on your brain?  Best wishes.

Question 8

i have high blood pressure, am i more likely to die of a stroke?

Accepted Answer

Yes: High blood pressure is a known risk factor for having a stroke.  If you have high blood pressure take measures to keep it controlled: loose weight if needed, don't smoke, limit alcohol intake, exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take medications if prescribed.  Also be sure to have regular evaluations to detect any other risk factors for stroke you might have.

Question 9

my left eye has slight pressure 22 normal is. 21. i do not have  high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Glaucoma: It can be isolated condition or associated with diabetes etc. Important is to have follow up with ophthalmology and proper treatment when necessary.

Question 10

is there any possibility to restore vision that was lost due to stroke from high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Not that I know of. : In general, if it is due to a central nervous system issue - stroke- currently neuro-regeneration is a futuristic proposition.

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For about a week i'm having this annoying twitching over my left eye could this be due to high blood pressure how can i stop it?

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High blood pressure and blood in eye, is there any connection between them?

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I have high blood pressure, but i'm taking medicine to lower it. i keep getting blurred vision in my left eye only. what could be causing it?

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Taking high blood pressure pills, why do i still have high blood pressure and also seeing dots in my eyes!

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Have had a red blood shot right eye for 4 days now. i have high blood pressure. is there some things that can cause this?

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I suddenly started to see white flashes in corner of left eye, i have 4 tiny white spots in middle top part of my brains, i have high blood pressure.

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I have high blood pressure, am i more likely to die of a stroke?

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My left eye has slight pressure 22 normal is. 21. i do not have high blood pressure?

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Is there any possibility to restore vision that was lost due to stroke from high blood pressure?

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