Hitesh K. Patel Edison Ophthalmology

Hypertensive Retinopathy
Untreated hypertensive can cause a wide range of very serious problems of which many are familiar, such as heart and kidney problems. Most people are not aware that untreated hypertension can also damage the blood vessels in the retina, causing serious vision problems.

Symptoms of Hypertensive Retinopathy
The symptoms of Hypertensive Retinopathy include:

• Headaches
• Visual disturbances

Part of the problem with identifying Hypertensive Retinopathy is that the symptoms are common to many other eye diseases, making regular eye exams an important part of regular health care.

Diagnosis of Hypertensive Retinopathy
An ophthalmologist can diagnose Hypertensive Retinopathy by projecting light into the eye and viewing the eye through an ophthalmoscope. The eyes are evaluated for the common sigs of the disease, which include:

• Spots on the back of the eye
• Fluid oozing from blood vessels
• Narrowing of the blood vessels
• Bleeding of the back of the eye
• Swelling of the macula and optic nerve

Can Hypertensive Retinopathy be Treated?
Hypertensive Retinopathy is treated by addressing the hypertension through diet, exercise and high blood pressure medications where indicated.

Hitesh K. Patel, M.D. is an Edison, New Jersey Ophthalmologist with more than years experience in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and vision problems.

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