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What is the relationship between high blood pressure and eye sight?
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High pressure is bad: Chronic hypertension increases the risk of atherosclerosis and blockages of the retinal vessels. Acute rises in pressure can cause a retinopathy and decreased vision. The eyes are only one place where high blood pressure attacks - this process is happening throughout the body. Best to take care of it!
Answered 11/4/2018
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Severe hypertension: Can cause hypertensive retinopathy (bleeding in blood vessels in the retina). It's also a risk factor for vascular occlusions, aneurysms, and other events that can decrease vision.
Answered 2/20/2013
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