Hypertensive Retinopathy: Diagnosis & Tests

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Hypertensive Retinopathy

Hypertensive Retinopathy | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

The diagnosis of hypertensive retinopathy begins with a medical history and physical exam. The healthcare provider will look at the blood vessels in the retina. This is done using a lighted microscope, called an ophthalmoscope. The person's eyes are dilated with eye drops, and the eye is examined.

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Author: William Stevens, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 09/25/01

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