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Enlarged Blood Vessel in Eyes

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Enlarged Blood Vessel in Eyes

by auromane, Oct 24, 2006 12:00AM

Seen my Optho yesterday and I was told that I have to see a Retinal Specialist due to enlarged blood vessels in my eyes. My question is what is the cause of the condition? Does it have a name for enlarged vessels in the eyes and how soon should I see the Retinal Specialist?
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by Forum-OD-MP, Oct 24, 2006 12:00AM

it depends on what they're talking about. if EVERY vessel in both of your eyes looks "enlarged", thats probably a systemic condition like high blood pressure.

if only ONE part of ONE vessel is "enlarged" that sounds more like retinal aneurysm.

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by auromane, Oct 24, 2006 12:00AM

Per the pics it is all the vessels that are enlarged. I haven't been DX with high blood pressure, but I do get migrains. What is the condition called?
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by Ag-i-doc, Oct 24, 2006 12:00AM

ah, could be migraines. thats a distinct possibility.

there is no diagnosis or condition that has a name for "engorged blood vessels". if you do have engorged blood vessels, its a side effect or a sign of some OTHER problem. there is no "engorged retinal blood vessel disease".

by auromane, Oct 24, 2006 12:00AM

Thank you for answering my question

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