Diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure) are systemic diseases that inflict a significant impact on global health. One of the many complications arising from these systemic diseases is perturbed ocular health, for example, retinal hemorrhage. Hypertensive retinopathy and diabetic retinopathy are two such conditions where retinal hemorrhages can occur.
Here, we see Dr. Suman-ji (ophthalmologist) and Pradeep-ji (OCT specialist) review fundus photos at the conclusion of a day's sampling.
Following the review, one research participant had what appeared to be a retinal hemorrhage. In the participants fundus photograph (below), the hemorrhage (red 'spot') can be seen below the macula (dark 'spot' just left of center) and at about '8 o'clock' to the optic nerve head (bright 'spot' to the right of the image). While the participant did have high blood pressure (systolic and diastolic blood pressure > 140 and 90 mm Hg, respectively), we cannot definitely conclude that this high blood pressure is the cause of the hemorrhage.
Here, we see Dr. Suman-ji (ophthalmologist) and Pradeep-ji (OCT specialist) review fundus photos at the conclusion of a day's sampling.
Following the review, one research participant had what appeared to be a retinal hemorrhage. In the participants fundus photograph (below), the hemorrhage (red 'spot') can be seen below the macula (dark 'spot' just left of center) and at about '8 o'clock' to the optic nerve head (bright 'spot' to the right of the image). While the participant did have high blood pressure (systolic and diastolic blood pressure > 140 and 90 mm Hg, respectively), we cannot definitely conclude that this high blood pressure is the cause of the hemorrhage.
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