Updated on November 13, 2024 Overview Hypertensive Retinopathy is a disease of the retinal and choroidal vasculature due to severe acute or chronic hypertension. Chronic hypertensive retinopathy is more common and is predominantly seen in older patients. Disease ProcessCausePatientsAcute hypertensive retinopathySudden, severe hypertension (commonly secondary hypertension)Patients of any ageChronic hypertensive retinopathyLongstanding hypertension and atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis...