High blood pressure symptoms aren’t usually noticeable, but if they do develop some of the most recognisable signs are shortness of breath, headaches and chest pain. Left untreated, the condition can lead to health problems such as a heart attack or stroke. The eyes can identify a variety of different health conditions, especially in the early stages. This include high blood pressure if symptoms do show. Related articles High blood pressure - a handful of this snack could avoid hypertension High blood pressure - the one type of exercise you should AVOID It’s unlikely what you spot in your eyes is a symptom of high blood pressure but you should be wary of seeing floaters or blood spots Superdrug Online Doctor It’s unlikely what you spot in your eyes is a symptom of high blood pressure, according to Superdrug Online Doctor, but you should be wary of seeing floaters or blood spots. The high street health and beauty store’s website states: “This is common but it is important to have regular eye checks.” Floaters can cause small dark dot, squiggly lines, rings or cobwebs. But this commonly occurs in older people and is caused by a harmless process called posterior vitreous detachment, which happens as you get older. Blood spots in the eyes can be a result of a blood vessel bursting on the surface of the eye caused by straining, coughing or an injury. While this can look alarming it usually clears up on its own within a few weeks. High blood pressure symptoms: A sign in your eyes could indicate the condition (Image: GETTY) Health organisation Bupa outlines nine other symptoms of high blood pressure to watch out for. These include: Headaches Shortness of breath Dizziness Chest pain Heart palpitations Nose bleeds Stomach pain Fever Blurred visionIt also advises: “You may want to see your GP if you get a combination of any of these symptoms frequently.” Related articles High blood pressure - the one sign that your hypertension is serious High blood pressure: Five foods to eat to help lower your reading High blood pressure symptoms: Blood spots in the eyes could be an indicator (Image: GETTY) High blood pressure symptoms: Seeing floaters can be another sign (Image: GETTY) Simple lifestyle changes can help you reduce a high blood pressure reading. One of the changes you can make is to your diet - in particular eating more magnesium-rich foods. Five foods rich in magnesium are nuts, seeds, legumes (beans), lean meats and poultry. Another mineral believed to help lower a high blood pressure reading is potassium. This is because potassium can balance out the negative effects that salt has on high blood pressure and the body.All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility