An eye stroke, also known as retinal artery occlusion, occurs when the blood vessels that carry vital nutrients and oxygen to all parts of the body are blocked. In his case, due to blockage of blood vessels, the retina is damaged, and the optic nerves are deprived of sufficient blood flow. Cardiologist Anna Panova told MedikForum that an eye stroke is a dangerous and potentially debilitating condition that indicates a person is at risk for a serious brain stroke.
How to understand that an eye stroke has occurred? If the supply of nutrients, blood and oxygen to the optic nerve is disrupted, the nerve tissue suffers. This results in loss of vision or negative changes such as blurring, dark areas or shadows in the field of vision. Statistically, ocular strokes are more common in people aged 50 and older. In addition, their occurrence is affected by high blood pressure, the presence of diabetes, glaucoma, and atherosclerosis.
The symptoms of an ocular stroke may develop slowly over several days, but they can also appear suddenly.
Some of these include: gray spots floating in the field of view; flies in the eyes; severe pain or pressure in the eye; blurred vision, its vagueness; loss of vision (may occur gradually or suddenly).
With these signs, you need to see a doctor. Ocular stroke may precede more severe CNS damage, experts say.
Source: Rosbalt
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