Changes in your Retina offer a glimpse into your heart health. A recent study found that rising blood pressure and stiffening arteries – two indicators for vascular disease – create easily detectable changes to the tiny blood vessels in the back of the Retina. Although these changes don’t necessarily signal vision problems, narrowing Retinal arteries may signal a higher risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks, strokes, or death. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2XBJxWk. Share this with your loved ones, and be sure to schedule regular eye exams with your High Country Macula physician.
