TamilarasiKeerthana, VIsha, SSeenivasan, P2025-08-132025-08-132025-06Tamilarasi, Keerthana V, Isha S, Seenivasan P. Epidemiological Profile and Proportion of Retinopathy in Hypertensive Patients in A Tertiary Care Centre of South India. National Journal of Medical Research . 2025 Jun; 15(2): 114-1192249-49952277-8810https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/252786Background: Hypertensive retinopathy in a population indicates the level of hypertension control and risk for cardiovascular events and a 10-year risk of stroke mortality. So early detection of retinopathy is crucial for various reasons. Methodology: This study was conducted on 300 patients without known retinal problems included by convenient sampling method in the hypertension clinic at a tertiary care facility in Chennai from August to December 2021. Data was gathered using a questionnaire by in-person interviews and dilated fundoscopic examination. The Chi square test and the Fischer's exact test were used for associations. Results: The average age of the participants was 59.13 (±9.7) years. 188(62.7%) participants had hypertension for less than five years and 13.3% had regular eye check. The prevalence of retinopathy is 49.3%. In which 28%, 17.3%, 4% had Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3 respectively. Patients with hypertension more than 5 years, non-compliance to medications, not doing regular blood pressure check, being employed in non-professional occupation, with history of ocular pain and impaired vision had significant association with retinopathy. Conclusions: As the study had half the hypertensive patients with retinopathy, it is imperative to provide comprehensive health education and prioritize regular screening for retinopathic changes among hypertensive patients.Hypertensive RetinopathyHypertension ControlCardiovascular RiskEarly De-tectionPrevalence and Risk FactorsJournal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Community Medicine, Government Stanley Medical College, Chennai, IndiaDepartment of Community Medicine, Government Stanley Medical College, Chennai, IndiaDepartment of Community Medicine, Government Stanley Medical College, Chennai, IndiaDepartment of Community Medicine, Government Stanley Medical College, Chennai, India