What Is Arteriolar Light Reflex

Increased arteriolar light reflex refers to an increased light reflex from the central portion of the retinal arteriolar surface (Figures 1 and ​ 2).

What causes light reflex in retinal artery?

Reflection of the incident light from the convex surface of the normal arteriolar wall causes a thin line of reflected light to appear in the middle of the blood column — the normal light reflex.

What are the symptoms of hypertensive retinopathy?

  • reduced vision.
  • eye swelling.
  • bursting of a blood vessel.
  • double vision accompanied by headaches.
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