Adler

Carruthers

Firth

Hepworth

Intercollegiate Stroke Working Party

Jones

Pollock

Rowe

Thurtell

Brain and Behavior

Fiona J. Rowe

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Vision In Stroke cohort: Profile overview of visual impairment

AimTo profile the full range of visual disorders from a large prospective observation study of stroke survivors referred by stroke multidisciplinary teams to orthoptic services with suspected visual problems.MethodsMulticenter prospective study undertaken in 20 acute Trust hospitals. Standardized screening/referral forms and investigation forms documented data on referral signs and symptoms plus type and extent of visual impairment.ResultsOf 1,345 patients referred with suspected visual impairment, 915 were recruited (59% men; mean age at stroke onset 69 years [SD 14]). Initial visual assessment was at median 22 days post stroke onset. Eight percent had normal visual assessment. Of 92% with confirmed visual impairment, 24% had reduced central visual acuity ConclusionsThere are a wide range of visual disorders that occur following stroke and, frequently, with visual symptoms. There are equally a wide variety of treatment options available for these individuals. All stroke survivors require screening for visual impairment and warrant referral for specialist assessment and targeted treatment specific to the type of visual impairment

Rowe, Fiona J

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Vision In Stroke cohort: Profile overview of visual impairment

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