According
to
the American
Heart
Association,
anyone
can
develop
high
blood
pressure
during
any
stage
of
life.
This
condition,
known
as
hypertension
can
affect
young
people
as
well
as
older
adults.
And
while
the
most
well-known
risks
of
high
blood
pressure
are
heart
disease
and
stroke,
it
also
takes
a
toll
on
your
eyes.
Compared
to
the
rest
of
our
bodies,
our
eyes
are
fairly
delicate.
They’re
full
of
fluid
and
their
membranes
are
crisscrossed
with
lots
of
small
blood
vessels—which
means
that
even
little
changes
in
pressure
can
have
big
effects.
Beyond
preventing
harm,
many
of
the
steps
you
can
take
to
control
your
blood
pressure
also
have
potential
benefits
for
your
long-term
eye
health.
Regular
exercise,
a
nutrient
rich
healthy
diet,
and
stopping
bad
habits
like
smoking
all
have
benefits
for
eyes
as
well
as
your
heart.
One
of
the
most
important
steps
you
can
take
to
protect
both
your
eyes
and
your
heart
is
getting
regular
eye
exams.
A
trusted
eye
doctor
can
spot
the
effects
of
high
blood
pressure
in
your
eyes
at
the
earliest
stages,
allowing
you
to
seek
treatment
as
soon
as
possible.
Be
sure
to
take
advantage
of
your
entitled
eye
exam
through
Heritage,
because
eye
health
is
part
of
whole-body
health.
