Can high blood pressure cause eye redness?
Apr 17, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Introduction
Whether hypertension causes eye redness depends on the blood pressure level. Mild hypertension, such as stage 1 hypertension, usually does not lead to eye redness if blood pressure is controlled within the normal range. However, severe hypertension, such as stage 2 or stage 3, especially when blood pressure is not promptly brought under control, may damage the blood vessels in the retina and cause retinal hemorrhage.
In general, whether hypertension causes eye redness depends on the specific blood pressure condition and cannot be generalized. The detailed analysis is as follows:
1. No
If the hypertension is mild, such as stage 1 hypertension, and the blood pressure is well controlled within the normal range, eye redness usually does not occur. However, symptoms such as dizziness or headache may still appear.
2. Yes
If the hypertension is severe, such as stage 2 or stage 3, and blood pressure is not promptly brought under control, it may lead to insufficient oxygen supply to the cornea or other tissues on the eye's surface, damage the blood vessels in the retina, and cause retinal bleeding.
When suffering from hypertension, it is recommended to seek timely medical treatment to prevent further elevation of blood pressure and serious damage to the body.
