Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain diminishes. This leads to damage to the brain tissue. Symptoms from a stroke can vary depending on the area of the brain that is affected but may include weakness, numbness speech and swallowing problems. Areas of the brain containing the visual pathways are often involved in a stroke. This leads to loss of vision on one side. Detailed testing in the office can help to diagnose vision loss from a stroke. Recovery from such a visual loss can be prolonged.
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