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Hypertension Eye Care: Eyes and Heart in Harmony

Did you know that nearly half of Americans ages 20 and up have high blood pressure? ReFocus Eye Health’s hypertension eye care doesn’t just focus on your eyes; it’s a crucial part of managing your overall health. Through comprehensive eye exams, we detect hypertension-related diseases, safeguarding your vision and quality of life.

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Why Is Hypertension a Concern for Your Eyes?

Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a condition where the force of blood against your artery walls is consistently too high. It affects your eye health by damaging the delicate blood vessels in the retina. Over time, this can lead to hypertensive retinopathy, which may cause vision problems. Additionally, hypertension is a risk factor for other severe eye issues.

What Eye Conditions Can Arise Due to High Blood Pressure?

Hypertension can lead to several eye conditions, including:

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

Damaged blood vessels in the retina can cause vision changes and, in severe cases, vision loss.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Macular Degeneration

Hypertension is a risk factor for this age-related eye disease, which affects your central vision.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Optic Nerve Damage

Elevated blood pressure can damage the optic nerve, potentially leading to glaucoma.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Cataracts

High blood pressure may accelerate the development of cataracts, clouding the eye's natural lens.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Diabetic Retinopathy

It can exacerbate the effects of diabetes, increasing the risk of diabetic retinopathy.

Your Trusted Partner in Manchester for Hypertension Care

Managing hypertension is not just about numbers but your overall well-being. With ReFocus Eye Health’s specialized hypertension eye care and management, we’re here to help you take control of your health. High blood pressure doesn’t just affect your heart; it can harm your eyes too. Through comprehensive eye exams, we detect diseases linked to hypertension, ensuring you get the care you need. Trust us to help you manage your hypertension; your health matters, and your eyes give us a glimpse into your overall well-being.

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For urgent eye issues or emergencies, ReFocus Eye Health 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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