Blood pressure (back of eyes test) kidney related issues

[dizzydi]

Have anyone ever had a test done to check the back of the eyes to check vessels due to high blood pressure? If so please can you tell me of your own experience. thank you. As long term high blood pressure can do damage to kidneys, my neph said that to see how the blood pressure is doing overall - by checking the back of the eyes is a good way to find out.

[jaykay777]

I don't know whether I've had the test, but will ask my ophthalmologist the next time I have an appointment whether that is one of the things she tests for when checking my eyes. Thanks for mentioning it.

[JOJOSMITH123]

Hi dizzydi..my mother recently had the shock diagnosis of Stage 5 CKD, gfr 15%. She has absolutely no symptoms and feels well. A few months prior to her diagnosis she lost the central vision in left eye. Long story short she now has injections in her eyes to reduce the fluid build up. At the time of her first consultation they said high BP can cause it..they didn't check her bp then???. Her blood pressure was picked up weeks later at a pre op for carpal tunnel. So my advice is yes, definately get the eye tested.

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This is called Age-Related Macular Degeneration, or AMD. I have it and have had the shots in the eye to help reduce the fluid around the scar tissue. Three shots were successful and the scar tissue disappeared, however, the loss of central vision is permanent. I still pass all of my driving tests but I chose not to drive at night. It works for me. I'm also not a fan of supplements but with the recommendation of my Retinal Specialist I've been taking AREDS 2 (Before that AREDS). My bi-annual exams have shown that there hasn't been a return and my right eye is free of AMD. Just over a year ago I had cataract surgery in both eyes and no longer need glasses except for reading.

Once you speak to a Retinal Specialist and on their okay and your concurrence you can pick up AREDS 2 at any Wal-Mart. If you don't have one near you, go to jet.com and get the best price I've found for them. (My Retinal Specialist has me taking two per day.)