Cardiovascular Disease & Vision

Cardiovascular disease can affect blood flow to the eyes, potentially causing changes that may impact vision. Learn more about the connection between cardiovascular health and eye health.

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Double Vision After a Stroke

Double vision (diplopia) is one of several vision problems that can occur after a stroke.

What Is Hypertensive Retinopathy?

Hypertensive retinopathy is when high blood pressure damages the eye. Learn about the causes of hypertensive retinopathy and how to prevent and treat it.

Why Healthy Blood Pressure Is Important for Healthy Eyes

Discover the ways your heart health can affect your eyes and vision, and what you can do about it.

15 Ways Heart Disease Affects Eye Health

Discover the 15 different ways heart health can affect your eyes and vision.

How a Stroke Can Change Your Vision

A stroke can result in many changes to vision, including visual field loss, double vision, and difficulties with visual perception and visual memory.

What Is a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) and How Can It Affect Vision?

A TIA, or mini-stroke, is a sudden and brief blockage of blood supply to the brain that can cause temporary vision issues, weakness, numbness and confusion.

Eye Stroke: Symptoms, Types, Causes & Treatment

An eye stroke is a loss of blood flow to the retina or optic nerve, often causing vision loss. Learn about its symptoms, causes, types and treatments.

What Your Eyes Can Tell Doctors About Your Heart Health

Celebrate LatinX Heritage Month by exploring the eye diseases LatinX people are at risk for and ways they can protect their vision.

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