Hypertensive retinopathy occurs when high blood pressure damages the retina’s blood vessels. It can cause vision changes and eye swelling and requires treatment. The retina is the tissue layer located ...
Hypertension is one of the most important cardiovascular (CV) risk factors and if left untreated can result in myocardial infarction, stroke or renal impairment. 1 Hypertension may cause microvascular ...