What is the damage to the eye after a stroke, and what is the solution?

Vision issues can also accompany post-stroke weakness in the arms and legs. This problem is often seen in stroke patients.

This is because the nerves that control our vision pass through or bypass the stroke areas to reach the visual center.

If there is pressure on these nerve cords or nerves or if the supply of nutrients to the nerves is stopped, vision problems can occur.

What is the problem?

  • The visual field may be altered compared to normal people. It can be seen that, with the same eye, the patient can see to the right but not to the left, or can see to the left but not to the right.
  • Normal eye movements may be disrupted. Eye movements may be erratic. Such unstable movements can be side-to-side or up and down. Due to this, it is difficult to recognize or understand something properly.
  • Double vision may occur.
  • The eyes may become dry.
  • May have trouble recognizing familiar faces and objects.

What is the solution?

A regular ophthalmologist and a neurology or neurosurgery specialist should both provide eye care for stroke patients.

Optical therapy, eye movement therapy, and visual restoration therapy (VRT)—these therapies are very useful in this case.

 

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