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Occipital Lobe	The back part of the brain that is important for vision. For similar information see Sensory changes The occipital lobe is a part of your brain. It is at the back of your brain. You use it to see things. See Sensory changes
Occlusion	An obstruction or a closure of a passageway or vessel. For similar information see Types of stroke An occlusion is something that happens in a blood vessel. It happens when the blood vessel is blocked. See Types of stroke
Occupational Therapist	An occupational therapist can help someone to manage day to day tasks such as dressing and showering, after a stroke. They can help people to return to work and leisure activities. OTs can also help with thinking or memory problems, and hand or arm problems. For similar information see Who will be involved in my care An occupational therapist (OT) is a type of health worker. They can help you with day-to-day actions. This could be: Getting dressed Having a shower Going back to work Doing things you enjoy An OT can help you if you have problems with your thoughts or your memory. They can also help with hand or arm problems. See Who will be involved in my care
Oedema	Also spelt edema. The swelling of a cell that results from the influx of large amounts of water or fluid into the cell. If a limb doesn’t move very well, fluid may build up, causing oedema. For similar information see Leg functioning or Arm and hand function Oedema is when a part of your body swells up. If you have trouble moving your leg or arm, fluid can build up. This fluid causes swelling. It is also spelt edema. See Leg functioning or Arm and hand function
Opthamologist	A doctor who specialises in investigating and treating eye conditions. For similar information see Who will be involved in my care or Sensory changes An opthamologist is a type of doctor. They look after your eyes. See Who will be involved in my care or Sensory changes
Orthoptist	An orthoptist is a health professional with particular expertise in vision and eye movements. An orthoptist can diagnose and treat a range of abnormalities that affect eye muscles, connected nerves, eye movement, vision and alignment. For similar information see Who will be involved in my care or Sensory changes An orthoptist is a type of health worker. They help you if you have problems seeing things or moving your eyes. See Who will be involved in my care or Sensory changes

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