Patient Information

There are many sources of patient information relating to visual impairment following stroke. This web site also provides additional information specific to double vision.

http://www.orthoptics.org.uk/patients/info-patients

http://www.nhshealthquality.org/nhsqis/2639.html

Driving after stroke

The DVLA provides specific guidance on visual standards required for driving.

http://www.dvla.gov.uk/medical/ataglance.aspx

Factsheet 2 available from the Stroke Association.

http://www.stroke.org.uk/information/our_publications/factsheets/az_list_of_factshee.html

Information on driving guidelines is provided by the Royal College of Ophthalmology.

http://www.rcophth.ac.uk/about/publications/#PatInfo

Visual problems after stroke

The Eyes and Vision Specialist Library (NHS Evidence) provides information on visual field loss after stroke.

http://www.library.nhs.uk/EYES/ViewResource.aspx?resID=300071&tabID=290

The RNIB provides information on the visual difficulties that arise following stroke.

http://www.rnib.org/xpedio/groups/public/documents/publicwebsite/public_ehi_stroke.hcsp

Factsheet 37 available from the Stroke Association.

http://www.stroke.org.uk/information/our_publications/factsheets/az_list_of_factshee.html