Retinopathy from high blood pressure
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Retinopathy from high blood pressure
High blood pressure can damage the tiny blood vessels that supply blood to the light-sensitive lining of the back of the eye (retina). The damage is known as retinopathy. If untreated, retinopathy can lead to vision loss and blindness.
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| Author | Robin Parks, MS |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition |
| Last Updated | April 24, 2007 |
| Last updated: | April 24, 2007 |
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| Author: | Robin Parks, MS |
| Reviewed By: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine, Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman |
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