Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is another common sign of stroke. A person may experience blurred or double vision, temporary or complete vision loss, or difficulty with eye movement.
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Now that you can identify eye (vision) changes, immediately call 911 when you recognize this symptom.
Why do vision changes occur with a stroke?
During a stroke, blood flow to different parts of the brain can stop. If blood flow to the left side of the brain is compromised, a person could have vision issues with the right eye. If the blood flow to the right side of the brain is compromised, a person could have vision issues with the left eye. The occipital lobe is at the back of the brain and is largely responsible for processing what the eyes see (vision). If a stroke occurs in the occipital lobe, it's likely that some disability involving vision will result.