If the blood vessels are damaged by hypertension, the risk of vascular calcification (arteriosclerosis)<\/strong> increases. In turn, vascular calcification leads to circulatory disorders and, in the worst case, to complete vascular occlusion.\nThe affected organs – including the eye – are no longer supplied with sufficient oxygen.\nThe result: damage to the eyes.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n Hypertension can have various pathological effects on the eye as a result of blood vessel damage.<\/p>\n\n Undetected and untreated high blood pressure can damage the blood vessels in the retina (hypertensive retinopathy).<\/strong> The longer hypertension remains undetected, the higher the risk of consequential damage.\nThe consequences of this eye disease are bleeding in the eye, edema or damage to the retina, which can ultimately lead to blindness.\nHypertensive retinopathy causes various symptoms, such as <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hypertension can also have an effect on the optic nerve.\nThe optic nerve is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses to the visual center in the brain, thus creating a visual impression.\nHigh blood pressure can lead to blood vessel occlusion at the optic nerve head <\/strong>.\nThe effects of an occlusion are insufficient blood supply and swelling of the optic nerve papilla (papilledema) – this is also referred to as an optic nerve infarction.\nPossible symptoms are <\/p>\n\n\n\n During an ophthalmologic examination, hemorrhages at the edge of the optic nerve are often detected in those affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another possible consequence of high blood pressure that is known and feared by many people: Retinal detachment.<\/strong> High blood pressure can increase the risk of retinal detachment – especially if other risk factors, such as short-sightedness (myopia), are present.\nThe first serious signs of retinal detachment are <\/p>\n\n\n\n Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) often occurs in old age.\nStudies show that there is a link between high blood pressure and AMD <\/strong>, which is why high blood pressure should be classified as a risk factor. <\/p>\n\n The macula – also known as the yellow spot – is the sharpest point of vision.\nThis is where most of the photoreceptors are located.\nIntensive metabolic processes take place here – due to the breakdown and removal processes of the photoreceptors.\nIf the metabolism is disturbed by deposits in the vessels, this leads to visual disturbances that affect the central field of vision in particular. <\/p>\n\n Eye involvement in hypertension usually only develops if the high blood pressure is not recognized and treated over a certain period of time.\nIt is therefore all the more important to recognize the symptoms of high blood pressure: <\/p>\n\n The risk of eye diseases caused by high blood pressure can be reduced by taking a number of factors into account when treating hypertension. <\/p>\n\n A healthy diet can influence blood pressure.\nMake sure that you eat less salty, fatty and highly sugary foods<\/strong>.\nInstead, you should eat a balanced diet.\nThis includes plenty of fruit and vegetables, wholegrain products, lean protein and high-quality fats. <\/p>\n\n Being overweight<\/strong> can have a negative effect on blood pressure and increase it.\nYou should therefore avoid being overweight or work on it if you are already overweight.\nA healthy diet and regular exercise are most important when it comes to weight management. <\/p>\n\n Even if you are not overweight, regular physical activity has been shown to be effective in preventing cardiovascular disease. 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week<\/strong> already leads to a reduction in blood pressure.\nSuitable activities include, for example <\/p>\n\n Alcohol and smoking are considered risk factors when it comes to high blood pressure.\nTo avoid high blood pressure, alcohol should be consumed in moderation and smoking should be avoided completely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Regular stress in everyday life can increase blood pressure.\nTry to avoid stress or manage it through stress management.\n Meditation, yoga, breathing and relaxation exercises<\/strong> have proven to be effective. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n If the high blood pressure is particularly high or cannot be reduced through lifestyle changes, antihypertensive medication is usually used.\nVarious medications with different modes of action can be used: <\/p>\n\n You should discuss which medication is suitable for you with your doctor. <\/p>\n\n It is also important that your blood pressure is always monitored, even when you are taking medication – both at home and by taking measurements at the doctor’s office.\nThis ensures that the medication is having the desired effect.\nIn addition, blood pressure can also get worse or better when taking medication, so that it may be necessary to adjust the dose. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" High blood pressure (arterial hypertension) is a condition in which the pressure in the blood vessels is too high. 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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHypertensive retinopathy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Hypertensive optic neuropathy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Retinal detachment (amotio retinae) – an ophthalmologic emergency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)<\/h3>\n\n
Recognizing high blood pressure and preventing eye involvement <\/h2>\n\n
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Avoid eye diseases caused by high blood pressure<\/h2>\n\n
Healthy diet<\/h3>\n\n
Weight management for high blood pressure<\/h3>\n\n
Sporting activities<\/h3>\n\n
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Alcohol and smoking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Reduce stress in everyday life<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Regular blood pressure measurements<\/h3>\n\n