New review of research into visual problems after stroke
Monday 16 November 2015
A systematic review of the literature shows wide variation in estimates of how often visual problems occur after stroke, and how well patients recover.
Problems with movement and finding your way around (visual perception)
A stroke can affect your visual perception and your ability to interact with the space and objects around you.
Visual scanning training interventions help people with visual field loss after stroke?
This study will measure if visual scanning training interventions can help stroke survivors with visual field impairment.
Comparing two treatment strategies in patients with visual problems after stroke
This study is about comparing two treatment strategies in patients with visual problems after stroke, specifically hemianopia.
New web-based therapies help thousands of stroke survivors with visual problems
Tuesday 27 November 2012
Thousands of stroke survivors with visual problems could improve their sight from the comfort of their own home using two new web-based therapies.
Vision problems after stroke
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
About two-thirds of people experience some changes to their vision after stroke. This guide explains the different types of problems you might have and how they can be treated.
Problems recognising things (agnosia)
A stroke can affect how your brain processes the information you receive about an object and the way you remember this information (agnosia). Find out what are the signs of agnosia and what you can do about it
What does it really mean to have visual and attentional problems after stroke?
The findings of this research could help provide stroke survivors and their relatives with more accurate information about what impacts they can expect over time, and will help doctors and therapists identify which patients with visual neglect will benefit the most from new treatments.
Concentration problems
A stroke can affect your brain’s ability to concentrate. Concentration problems are especially common in the early stages after a stroke. Find out more about the signs and symptoms of concentration problems after a stroke and what you can do about them.
Problems with memory and thinking (cognitive problems)
This page explains why you may have problems with memory or thinking after a stroke, why these problems happen and how they can be treated.