Re: Blood pressure and vigorous exercise

Damage from high blood pressure to blood vessels in the eyes is likely 
either if sustained over a long period ( as in hypertension) or if blood 
vessels are otherwise impaired as for example in diabetes or 
hyperlipidaemia( high blood fats levels). More rarely, there might be 
a genetic or constitutional predisposition as with microaneurysms- but 
this is very unusual.
 Athletes or body builders are unlikely to fall into the above risk 
groups

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