In addition to stroke, uncontrolled three highs may also lead to retinal vein occlusion, also known as eye wind. A 65-year-old woman with hypertension did not take medicine to control her blood pressure, nor did she avoid eating, so her right eye was blurred. At first, she thought she was presbyopia, until she almost hit a pedestrian while driving, only to find that a shadow under her right eye blocked her view. Chen Shanni, director of the Department of Ophthalmology of Changhua Christian Hospital, reminded that if you find that there are dark shadows and virtual shadows in your eyes, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible, and the prognosis is good after early treatment.
Ignore hypertension! Obstruction of branch retinal vein and blurred vision
Many people began to live a life of traveling and developing interests after retirement. A 65-year-old woman with high blood pressure loves handicrafts and often travels by car, taking her eyes as a second life. However, she did not take antihypertensive drugs on time and did not avoid eating vegetarian food, which led to the increase of microvessel pressure, poor circulation and symptoms of branch retinal vein occlusion. The woman's right eye is blurred and she thinks it is presbyopia. It was not until she almost hit someone with her car that she found a shadow under the corner of her right eye, and she quickly sought medical help.
Wind in the eyes can cause macular edema, which may lead to decreased vision.
Director Chen Shanni, who is in charge of treating this woman, pointed out that this woman's vision has been blurred for 1 month. After OCT (Optical Tomography) examination, the woman's macular edema is serious, and the macular thickness is twice that of normal people. The diagnosis was "macular edema secondary to branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO)". Director Chen Shanni explained that branch retinal veins can cause macular edema, leading to decreased vision. Because there is no pain, only the vision is empty, blurred or distorted, which often makes patients neglect treatment, delay treatment and lead to decreased vision.
Intraocular injection of new anti-angiogenic factor inhibitors for treatment
Director Chen Shanni said that in the past, laser and steroids were used to treat macular edema caused by branch retinal vein occlusion, but there were many side effects, which might lead to glaucoma and cataract, which made many doctors hesitate. A new anti-angiogenic factor inhibitor (Anti-VEGF) appears, which can inhibit the growth of abnormal new blood vessels, reduce the leakage of retinal effusion and greatly improve the therapeutic effect. Patients are often treated by intraocular injection, and their symptoms can be improved. After the application is passed, they can get medical insurance compensation, which undoubtedly reduces the burden on patients.
Patent for patients with intraocular non-three high winds
Director Chen Shanni pointed out that patients with "three highs" will not only lead to arteriosclerosis and microangiopathy, but also age, smoking and excessive drinking may lead to vascular obstruction and even eye wind. In addition to controlling the three highs at ordinary times, people should also follow the principle of less oil, less salt and more fruits and vegetables. Only by reducing long-term close-up use of eyes can we protect the window of the soul.
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