Stroke can have serious detrimental effects on the visual system and cortical processing including eye movement disorders, visual field impairment, low vision and perceptual and cognitive difficulties. While many visual disabilities are easily recognised and diagnosed, other, more subtle, defects remain harder to diagnose with important implications. This presentation will overview the types of visual impairment that may occur because of ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke, and risks factors for developing visual impairment.

• The importance, options and timing for visual screening and assessment in acute care settings will be reviewed, alongside an outline of visual rehabilitation options, recent changes to National Stroke Guidelines, and access to eye care for this specific population.