A stroke occurs when a blood artery in the brain ruptures or when the blood supply is cut off to a portion of the brain. This can result in brain cell death. Vision issues may result from a stroke that damages the brain regions responsible for vision.
One typical problem is unilateral vision loss. When one or both eyes lose half of their field of vision, this condition is known as hemianopia. They might not be able to see anything to the left or right, for instance. Because of this, it becomes challenging for them to read, drive, or even walk safely since they could miss things or people on that side.
Double vision, hazy vision, and trouble focusing are some additional visual issues following a stroke. Some persons may experience difficulties moving their eyes or feel like their eyes are not cooperating. This can make it difficult to distinguish objects or gauge distances.
Treatment and rehabilitation can help improve vision following a stroke. Doing eye exercises, wearing specific glasses, and learning coping mechanisms for visual loss might be helpful. Specific visual issues may be resolved with time, while others may not. Those who have experienced a stroke should examine their eyes and obtain the support they need to cope with any changes in their vision.