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In what way can hypertension effect my vision?
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Mostly little effect: Hypertension can only affect the eye if it is wildly out of control (systolic greater than 200; diastolic greater than 160). Below these levels you have a strain on the heart and a risk to the brain but rarely any problems with the eyes. Higher levels than noted above can cause eye bleeding and changes in vision.
Answered 9/28/2016
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It is a major cause of blindness which I say yes.
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