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What Causes Vision Loss After An Ischemic Stroke?

M y husband had an ischemic stroke 2 weeks ago, resulting in right side vision loss in both eyes. He is on 40 mg Lipitor, 75 mg Plavix and10 mg Zestril/Prinival plus 81 mg aspirin daily. Tonight his bp/ heart rate was 128/82/68, the lowest its been since he came home. He was also extremely fatigued and complained of pain/soreness/tiredness in his legs. Is this because his bp is leveling out or is their another concern?
Mon, 25 Apr 2016
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Neurologist, Surgical 's  Response

Hi,

I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question : What causes vision loss after an ischemic stroke?
Answer : The Fibres carrying signals from the left side of Retina of the Eyes travel in a structure called left optic tract and left optic radiations. When they do not get blood supply due to stroke, the signal dod not reach brain. So there is loss of vision after an ischemic stroke

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist Jay Indravadan Patel's  Response
hi,

as you mentioned your husband suffered an ischemic Stroke and had loss of vision along with other symptoms, the loss of vision is totally dependable upon the location of the clot and the blood supply which got disturbed. Also the reuslt of loss of vision can be temporary but we have to wait for a while to come to some conclusion in commenting the future of vision.

also as he had a ischemic Stroke, he needs to undergo a physical therapy for strengthening his muscles, coordination and other symptomatic issues.

Usually most strokes undergo physical therapy and reduce the level of disability in them.

Also, exercises helps improve the metabolism and the improve the overall conditioning of the body. Stroke Rehabilitation is very detail to explain, but undergoing the rehabilitation of the stroke helps the patient .

With regards I wish your husband a good health in future.

regards
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What Causes Vision Loss After An Ischemic Stroke?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : What causes vision loss after an ischemic stroke? Answer : The Fibres carrying signals from the left side of Retina of the Eyes travel in a structure called left optic tract and left optic radiations. When they do not get blood supply due to stroke, the signal dod not reach brain. So there is loss of vision after an ischemic stroke Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.