Stroke is a common disorder affecting the older population and may result in visual disturbances. This session will cover - common presentations for stroke and its pathophysiology concentrating on visual signs and symptoms, ocular conditions that increase the risk of stroke, primary care management, and tertiary/specialist management of stroke with visual pathway involvement.
Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify symptoms and signs of stroke
- Conduct an ocular examination to elicit signs of stroke
- Be confident on when and where to refer patients for suspected stroke
- Concepts of visual rehabilitation following stroke
