Double vision, also known as diplopia, can be frightening and disorienting. It occurs when the brain fails to merge the visual information from both eyes into a single, clear image. While double ...

Quick action by Moran’s ophthalmic hospitalist helps prevent blindness in eye stroke patient. On a summer afternoon in 2023, as Frody Volgger neared the end of a motorcycle ride on Utah’s scenic Monte ...

Learn about causes of gradual and sudden-onset blurred vision, from eyestrain and refractive errors to cataracts and strokes, ...

Sudden changes in vision deserve immediate attention, as they may represent the first warning signs of serious vascular problems affecting the brain or eyes. Understanding these critical indicators ...

Each year, thousands of stroke survivors are left with hemianopia, a condition that causes loss of half of their visual field (the “vertical midline”). Hemianopia severely affects daily activities ...

Stroke is a sudden and unanticipated medical emergency. Its early symptoms are often lost amidst what is perceived only to be weakness or fatigue leading to dangerous delays in treatment. Early detect ...

Middle-aged and older adults who have difficulty with hearing, vision or both may have a higher risk for stroke or heart attack compared with those without these issues, a new study finds. Authors of ...

Stroke is a life-and-death situation. Quick recognition and fast treatment tend to make all the difference between full recovery, lifelong disability, or loss of life. However, most people do not ...

Middle-aged and older adults with trouble seeing, hearing or both may face a higher risk of having a stroke or heart attack than those with good eyesight and hearing, according to a new study in China ...