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    Hypertensive Retinopathy (adjunctive support)

    Also known as: hypertensive retinopathy, eye damage from high blood pressure, retinal artery narrowing

    Long-standing high blood pressure damages the retina's small arteries — narrowing them, and in severe cases causing bleeding and swelling that threaten sight. Blood-pressure control is the treatment. Chinese medicine treats liver-yang rising, liver-kidney yin deficiency and stasis patterns to support vessel health alongside.

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    Lifestyle & Diet

    • •Blood-pressure control protects the retina and everything else.
    • •Keep blood-pressure medicine appointments and home monitoring.
    • •Reduce salt; exercise regularly per your GP's advice.
    • •Annual eye checks with hypertension.

    Cautions & Contraindications

    See sources
    • •Herbal support never replaces antihypertensive treatment.[]

    When to reassess or seek care again

    See sources

    Review every 8 weeks with blood-pressure readings and eye checks.

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    Sources & Further Reading

    Clinical guidance, red flags and safety notes on this page draw on the following current sources alongside the classical references above.

    1. High blood pressure — NHS
      NHS · 2024
    2. Retinal disorders — MedlinePlus
      National Library of Medicine · 2024
    3. Healthdirect Australia
      Healthdirect Australia · 2024

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