What is Hypertension?

Hypertension is a result of disruptions in the aqueous humour, the fluid substance that fills the anterior chamber of the eye and helps to keep the cornea functioning properly. If your eye produces too much aqueous or has trouble draining enough of it, your IOP will be high. Hypertension is often referred to as the silent killer, as many people don’t experience any symptoms. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to a heart attack, heart failure or a stroke, to name just three of the possible consequences. It is generally not really known exactly what causes hypertension. But factors that can make it worse include being overweight, smoking, a lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet high in salt and fat, drinking alcohol, using the contraceptive pill, and taking certain recreational drugs. Medication can be used to lower blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, your doctor will also advise you to lose weight, stop smoking, reduce alcohol intake and drastically reduce your salt intake. Diuretics are also often given to decrease the volume of fluid in the body.

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