Hypertension is a very common medical disorder. Hypertension is classified as: Essential hypertension Renal hypertension Systemic hypertension Ocular hypertension Ocular manifestations of ocular hypertension are, S C Hemorrhage Vitreous Hemorrhage Hypertensive retinopathy According to Keith Wegnanas, it is grade 1, 2, 3, 4. Grade 1 Increased retinal reflex and narrowing of retinal arterioles Grade 2 Changes at a v crossings Grade 3 Hemorrhage and exudates and copper wire appearance Grade 4 Papilledema and silver wire appearance I have seen recurrent vitreous hemorrhage due to uncontrolled hypertension.
So, it is important for every patient of hypertension to have a period ophthalmic consultation and at the same time, it is very important for a hypertensive patient to monitor his blood pressure regularly and sick to salt-free diet. Share your opinion.
