DR ELLIE CANNON: I have a problem with my eye, so why has my doctor prescribed me heart medicine? - Daily Mail


5/28/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 11 months ago
by Dr Ellie Cannon

DR ELLIE CANNON: Today's reader went to have their eyes tested but learned they may have a heart problem. Opticians and eye doctors often spot problems in a patient that would be missed.

During a recent eye test, the ophthalmologist spotted a burst blood vessel in one of my eyes and suggested it could be a sign of a heart problem. My GP diagnosed supraventricular tachycardia, and Ive… [+7332 chars]

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