Last week I experienced an ocular migraine, diagnosed after a stroke/TIA were ruled out. I had no headache associated with my symptoms of a blind spot with a jagged edge on one side that flashed. It lasted for 30 minutes. I had been exposed to a strobe light two days beforehand. Could...
Unequal pupil size can be a sign of serious problems. “It could be nothing or it could be an aneurysm, a tumor, a brain infection or a sign of a stroke,” said Taylor. “The point is to get in so we can figure it out.” 5. Eye pain Your eyes should never hurt, so any pain...
at least six months in the vast majority of patients.The eye movement disorders, both clinically and recorded, suggest a relationship with spatial neglect (in the early phase) and the structures involved in this syndrome, especially the parietal lobe.Key Words: eye deviation,聽stroke,聽eye ...
Also, 11 of the 84 participants in the study (13 percent) had a stroke either prior to or within one month after diagnosis of CRAO. The study authors concluded a prompt, comprehensive, cardiovascular diagnostic work-up should be considered mandatory for all patients with central retinal artery ...
A bird's-eye view of the health of coral reefs Almost three-quarters of the world's coral reefs are thought to be deteriorating as a consequence of environmental stress. Until now, it has been possible to evaluate reef health only by field survey, which is labour-intensive and time-c.....
(IVD). While some other serious health problems are often discovered in the first few months of a shih tzu's life, IVD is only likely to occur after the dog is 2 years old. For example, a shih tzu may be born with stenotic nares, or very narrow nostrils, a condition which puts ...
Doctors also ask about symptoms of other nervous system problems and symptoms of other disorders. The most important part of the physical examination is the eye examination. Doctors check the person's vision. They also carefully look for bulging of one or both eyes and a drooping eyelid and ...
Using a single test of eye response, JCS has outstanding merits as a coma scale, that is, simplicity and applicability. The present study adds predictability for early outcome in stroke patients. JCS is valuable, especially in an emergency setting, when a prompt assessment of consciousness levels...
Reading Hemianopia Stroke Eye movements Gaze-contingent display 1. Introduction A complete (or partial) loss of vision in the contralateral hemifield in both eyes – a homonymous visual field defect (HVFD) – is a common complication reported after stroke (Goodwin, 2014, Smith, 1962, Zhang et...
It's much better to prevent age-related eye problems than to try to minimise their impact on your vision after they have begun. You can reduce your risk of developing serious eye problems later in life by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and having routine eye exams. Eye vitamins and good ...