Patient's question:
A friend of mine has been complaining of headaches recently and sometimes has seizures. They don't want to go to the hospital for a check-up. Is lacunar stroke related to vision problems?Doctor's answer:
Lacunar stroke, which means there's a small area in the brain that's a bit impaired. It's called lacunar because the area where the stroke occurs is relatively small, not large-scale. Such lacunar strokes are generally not very serious. However, whether they can cause blurred vision depends on the location of the stroke. Blurred vision could also be a problem with the eyes themselves, or it could be inflammation of the retina caused by diabetes.