Impact of visual impairment following stroke (IVIS study): a prospective clinical profile of central and peripheral visual deficits, eye movement abnormalities and visual perceptual deficits.

CONCLUSIONS: Incidence of impaired central vision, visual field loss, ocular motility disorders and visual inattention was 29.4%, 24.8%, 39.3% and 26.2% respectively. Visual impairment was more likely to occur in more severe stroke and older stroke survivors. Asymptomatic cases raise concerns for acute stroke units where robust specialist vision screening is not routine. Those with partial/no recovery require specialist follow-up and management whilst the wide range of abnormalities highlight the need for specialist visual assessment acutely. Implications for rehabilitation Visual impairment is a common consequence of stroke. Incidence of visual impairment is about 60%. Significant numbers of stroke survivors are visually asymptomatic, highlighting the need for standardised vision assessments. Many stroke survivors have persistent long-term visual impairment, necessitating referral and access to specialist eye care services. PMID: 33347793 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research