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DR. M. ISABEL SIGNES-SOLER JUNE 2022 | 13
health.
• Maintain a healthy weight – Stay within the
recommended BMI guidelines.
• Quit smoking – Create a strategy to stop
smoking.
• Limit alcohol – Limit to two drinks per day
for men and one drink per day for women.
• Stress management – Stress may be linked
to increased blood pressure.
damage hypertension can do to your body,
resulting in a greater risk of vision loss and
the development of other serious conditions.
This is why detecting high blood pressure
early is crucial.
How often should I see an eye doctor if I
have high blood pressure?
If you have high blood pressure, you
should have a dilated eye exam at least once
a year or as directed by your eye doctor. If
you notice any type of vision loss or have
persistent eye pain, it is important to schedule
an appointment with an eye doctor as soon as
possible.
Annual comprehensive eye exams help to
catch high blood pressure early. In fact, an eye
doctor may be the first to detect hypertension.
The longer it goes untreated, the more
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