BACKGROUNDHypertension is one of the most important current health problems with complications like coronary heart disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease and retinopathy. Hypertensive retinopathy is regarded as one of the independent indicator for systemic morbidity and mortality. This study aims at studying the prevalence of hypertensive retinopathy, the risk factors, associated factors and comorbid conditions of it.
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