Does cholesterol and high blood pressure affect the eyes? Absolutely! Cholesterol causes plaque to build up in arteries which reduces blood flow to extremities and internal organs. When blood flow is reduced to the eyes, it can seriously affect your vision. In today’s stressful, fast-paced environment, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart disease are on the increase and the health of your eyes could be affected. The Eye Practice provides comprehensive, non-invasive examinations to evaluate the health of your eyes and determine if your vision is being affected by any of these conditions.