Blodtryk er ikke entydigt associeret med risiko for glaukom
Sammanfattning
Compromised autoregulation of ocular blood flow is a plausible consequence of hypertension, and studies indicate that hypertension can lead to
progression of glaucoma. Initiating antihypertensive therapy in subjects with long-standing hypertension could deteriorate ocular blood flow leading
ultimately to glaucomatous damage. Evidence on this topic is still equivocal but until adequate knowledge on the field has been established we recommend
referral of patients disposed for glaucoma to ophthalmologic examination when initiating antihypertensive medication.