Swiss researchers have revealed new insights into the associations between retinal vessel diameters and blood pressure progression in children.
The study examined 262 children, aged 6 to 8, over four years, finding those with narrow retinal artery diameters were more likely to develop hypertension, while those with higher blood pressure levels were more likely to develop retinal microvascular impairment during early childhood.
Previous studies have established the association of narrower retinal artery diameters as a predictor of cardiovascular disease risk among adults, but this is the first to show the connection in children, said researchers.
