High blood pressure can be dangerous not just for the heart but also for eyesight; AIIMS doctor told

News Topical, Digital Desk : Uncontrolled blood pressure causes many health problems, one of them is vision loss. About 23 percent of the population in our country is affected by hypertension. This clearly shows how serious the eye problems caused by hypertension are becoming. However, if blood pressure is controlled and the eyes are examined and treated on time, then the retina and optic nerve can be saved from damage caused by it.

How does hypertension retinopathy occur?

If the problem of chronic or continuous hypertension persists, then it affects the capacity of blood vessels i.e. blood vessels. The fluctuations in blood pressure also affect the eyes, but it is not clearly visible. This can block the veins of the eyes and damage the retina. This is the part of the eye that senses light. If it gets damaged, vision becomes blurred and there can be bleeding in the eyes or complete loss of vision. This is called hypertension retinopathy. People who have both diabetes and high blood pressure are more likely to suffer damage to their eyes.

Why is it important to control hypertension?

If there are problems like hypertension and diabetes, then it becomes difficult to operate cataract. Since, there are no clear symptoms of eye problems for a long time due to high blood pressure. This is the reason why eye examination gets delayed. Due to hypertension retinopathy, some people's vision gradually starts deteriorating. Therefore, there is a need to be cautious about hypertension as well.

If you have diabetes then you have to be more cautious

People suffering from diabetes may face problems in different parts of the eye. Uncontrolled diabetes can cause problems like cataract, bleeding in the eyes, damage to the retina, swelling, sudden loss of vision, damage to the cornea and frequent infections. Overall, diabetes causes many problems for the eyes . On the other hand, in hypertension, the fine nerves that rotate the eyes are at risk. This suddenly causes one eye to become crooked, due to which the patient may suffer from double vision loss or diplopia. Therefore, timely vigilance is necessary.

How are the nerves of the eyes affected?

Due to high blood pressure and diabetes, the vision of the eyes is lost and sometimes it does not return even with treatment. Just like a stroke of the brain, a stroke of the retina also occurs in a similar way. Due to hypertension, blood circulation in the veins of the eyes gets blocked for some time. This problem in the veins, retina etc. of the eye can cause vitreous hemorrhage, which can lead to sudden loss of vision. Due to uncontrolled blood pressure, many other such health problems also occur in the long term.

Tips to keep your eyes healthy

• First of all, you will have to develop the habit of staying away from lifestyle related problems.
• Diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, thyroid etc. have a greater impact on the eyes, hence it is necessary to keep them under control.
• Get your eyes checked regularly and use medicines only on the advice of a doctor.
• Even if there is no health problem, eyes should be examined at least once a year.
• If you notice any change or blurred vision, be alert and consult a doctor.
• Use any medicine and eye drops only on the advice of a doctor.
• To keep the eyes clean, only clean cloth should be used.
• People suffering from diabetes must get cataract screening done once a year.

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