What Is Eye Stroke? Know The Symptoms

- Simran Suri

An eye stroke, also known as retinal artery occlusion, occurs when there is a blockage in the blood vessels that supply blood to the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.

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This blockage is a serious condition that can lead to sudden vision loss in one eye. This requires immediate medical attention to preserve vision.

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Risk factors for eye stroke include hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, cardiovascular disease, and advanced age. 

Risk Factors 

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Let's have a look at some of the symptoms of eye stroke: 

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Loss of vision in one eye, which may be partial or complete.

Sudden Vision Loss

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Vision in the affected eye may become blurry or distorted.

Blurred Vision

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You may notice a sudden change or loss in your peripheral vision (the ability to see things where you are not directly looking). 

Visual Field Defects

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Seeing new floaters or an increase in the number of floaters (small, dark spots or strands) in your vision.

Floaters

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Some people may experience eye pain or discomfort, especially with eye movement.

Eye Pain

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 Colors may appear faded or washed out.

Changes in Color Vision

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