CA
A 32-year-old male asked:
can the eye have a stroke? if so, what can happen to the vision?
2 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bruce J. Stringer answered
Radiology 47 years experience
Yes: Such an event is the result of a retinal artery occlusion and the result is loss of vision in the effected eye. As in a brain stroke, time is of the essence as far as initiation of treatment is concerned. Even with early treatment, only 20-30% of cases will retain useful vision in the eye.
4904 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Richard Bensinger answered
Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Yes: A stroke is a blockage of a blood vessel in the nervous system causing some degree of altered or damaged function. The back of the eye has blood vessels that in certain circumstances be occluded causing a stroke, which produces loss of vision, in the area of the retina supplied by that vessel. In extreme cases, the central artery is blocked and all vision is lost in that eye.
4904 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Last updated Apr 6, 2015
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits
$15 per month
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.