Submission ID: 010855


Title:
High pressure, high stakes: Hypertension’s Double Trouble in the Eye
Category:
Gateway to the health system
Description:
Hypertension, a silent yet pervasive systemic condition, can wreak havoc on the eyes by causing distinct vascular pathologies. Here's a case highlighting two different ocular complications caused by high blood pressure: Right Eye: Retinal Artery Macroaneurysm with Subretinal Bleed In this case, the aneurysm has ruptured, resulting in a subretinal bleed. Such hemorrhages can threaten vision depending on their proximity to the macula and degree of involvement. Left Eye: Compensated Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion (BRVO) In this eye, the BRVO appears compensated, due to collateral vessels that have developed, allowing partial restoration of venous drainage and minimizing ischemia.

High pressure, high stakes
Optos
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