Condition Lookup
Category:
Vascular Disorders
Number of Conditions: 2
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Category: Vascular Disorders
Symptoms:
vision changes; headaches
Root Cause:
High blood pressure damages retinal blood vessels.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Fundus examination revealing narrowed arteries, hemorrhages.
Treatment:
Control of blood pressure and regular eye exams.
Medications:
No direct medications; antihypertensive drugs (e.g., Lisinopril , Amlodipine ).
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Common in people with chronic high blood pressure.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Uncontrolled hypertension, smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Manageable if hypertension is controlled; severe cases may result in vision loss.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Retinal hemorrhages, macular edema, optic nerve damage.
Central Serous Retinopathy
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Category: Vascular Disorders
Symptoms:
blurry vision; distorted images; blind spots
Root Cause:
Fluid buildup under the retina causes distortion and detachment.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Fundus examination revealing narrowed arteries, hemorrhages.
Treatment:
Observation, laser therapy, or medications like Spironolactone.
Medications:
No specific medications; off-label use of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (e.g., Eplerenone ).
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Affects about 1 in 10,000 people annually, more common in men aged 20–50.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Stress, steroid use, Type A personality, high blood pressure.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Resolves on its own in most cases; chronic cases may require treatment.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Permanent vision distortion or loss in severe cases.