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Can your eye doctor predict a stroke?

A university study shows certain types of retina problems are early signs of stroke.

Hypertensive retinopathyResearch scientists from the University of Sydney in Australia screened the eyes of 3,654 healthy adults for signs of high blood pressure.  After seven years of screening, they discovered that patients with signs of hypertension in their eyes were three times more likely to suffer a stroke than those without hypertensive eye changes.

With the study results, the researchers confirmed that the ophthalmologist can screen hypertensive retinopathy patients and inform them of elevated risk of stroke. 

Hypertensive retinopathy is a condition of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue on the back of the eye, where the blood vessels become fragile and rupture.  The condition, if not monitored and treated, can lead to vision loss.

Dr. Deupree has always routinely checked and monitored his patients for any form of retinopathy changes.  When appropriate, he works with the patient's primary physician to manage ocular and systemic diseases.

ref:  Prevention Magazine

 

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