Eye Stroke

A "stroke", is caused by a portion of the brain being deprived of oxygen.This can be caused by either a blood clot or by bleeding into the brain tissue.

The eye and vision can be affected in a number of ways and amongst the symptoms which can occur are the following:

- loss of vision

- double vision

- loss of side vision

- problems with depth perception/judging distances

- increased light sensitivity

- eyelid drooping

- reduction in eye movements.

- dry eyes (due to eyelids not closing effectively)

Over a few months vision loss and other eye problems due to a stroke may be regained and recover function. Although often damages to the eyes and vision as a result of a stroke can be permanent.

It is important to have an extremely thorough medical investigation and follow up medical care, if any of the symptoms of a stroke of the eye occur.

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