Hypertensive choroidopathy

Abstract

Ocular manifestations of hypertension involve both retinal and choroidal circulation. Clinical and pathological studies suggest that choroidal changes are present in benign and malignant hypertension, though significantly greater in the later. Lesions classically described as Siegrist and Elschnig spots are described. Clinical evidence of choroidopathy from hypertension and arteriosclerosis has a significant prognostic value for life.