Hi Liz,
People who experience vision loss after a stroke may not fully recover their vision, but partial recovery is possible for some.
The Stroke Clinical Guidelines state that all stroke survivors should have an assessment of visual acuity and an examination for visual field deficit and eye movement disorders. If you have limited access to allied health your GP can be a great starting point. They will be able to advise whether a referral to a specialist is required and when the best time would be for this to be done.
Our fact sheet about vision loss after stroke has a lot of great information about management and recovery of vision loss: https://strokefoundation.org.au/en/About-Stroke/Help-after-stroke/Stroke-resources-and-fact-sheets/Vision-loss-after-stroke-fact-sheet. In answer to your question, it advises an ophthalmologist or orthoptist as the professions to help manage a vision loss.
Guide Dogs Australia are another great organisation that can help people who are blind or have low vision, including vison loss resulting from stroke, gain freedom and independence to move safely and confidently around their communities. More information about their service can be found here: http://guidedogsaustralia.com/
Vision Australia can also provide assessment and management services for people who have low vision, or changed vision from a stroke. More information about their service can be found here: www.visionaustralia.org
Best of luck maximising your vision. If you have any further questions please contact StrokeLine on 1800 787 653
Jessica – Stroke Connect Officer
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