Blurred Vision & Stroke Recovery

A stroke is the result of a blood clot that blocks an artery or blood vessel and interrupts blood flow to the brain. Brain cells die as a result of a stroke, and this can cause brain damage.

Types

• There are three types of stroke recovery methods: vision therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy.

Vision

• Some stroke patients experience partial vision loss, while others experience complete vision loss. The extent of the stroke survivor's vision loss will depend on the amount and location of brain damage.

Considerations

• Most stroke survivors experience blurred vision and difficulty performing tasks that involve vision. After a stroke, a patient should immediately see an optometrist, as that is an essential part of recovery.

Theories/Speculation

• The aim of vision therapy is to train the healthy parts of the brain to perform the tasks that were once performed by the damaged part. This is done through exercises that aim at retraining, strengthening and sharpening a patient's vision.

Misconceptions

• Contrary to popular belief, doctors say that neither a patient's age nor the age when the stroke was experienced has any effect on the success of vision therapy.