Double vision, also known as diplopia, can be frightening and disorienting. It occurs when the brain fails to merge the visual information from both eyes into a single, clear image. While double ...
Quick action by Moran’s ophthalmic hospitalist helps prevent blindness in eye stroke patient. On a summer afternoon in 2023, as Frody Volgger neared the end of a motorcycle ride on Utah’s scenic Monte ...
Sudden changes in vision deserve immediate attention, as they may represent the first warning signs of serious vascular problems affecting the brain or eyes. Understanding these critical indicators ...
Each year, thousands of stroke survivors are left with hemianopia, a condition that causes loss of half of their visual field (the “vertical midline”). Hemianopia severely affects daily activities ...
Middle-aged and older adults who have difficulty with hearing, vision or both may have a higher risk for stroke or heart attack compared with those without these issues, a new study finds. Authors of ...
Stroke is a sudden and unanticipated medical emergency. Its early symptoms are often lost amidst what is perceived only to be weakness or fatigue leading to dangerous delays in treatment. Early detect ...
Stroke is a life-and-death situation. Quick recognition and fast treatment tend to make all the difference between full recovery, lifelong disability, or loss of life. However, most people do not ...