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Home Eye Tests for Stroke Survivors

Specialist home eye care following a stroke — understanding how vision can change and what we can do to help.

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Post-Stroke Eye Care
NHS Contract Provider
Longer Appointments
20+ Years Experience
London, Herts & Essex
How Stroke Affects Vision

Understanding Vision Changes After a Stroke

A stroke can affect more than movement and speech — it can also have a significant impact on vision. Many stroke survivors experience changes to their eyesight that make everyday activities such as reading, walking, watching television, or recognising faces more difficult.

At Almond Eyecare, we provide professional home eye tests for stroke survivors, offering expert eye care in the comfort of your own home. Our experienced domiciliary optician understands the challenges that can arise after a stroke and provides longer, personalised appointments tailored to each individual's needs.

A comprehensive home eye examination can help identify visual problems and determine whether treatment, updated glasses, or referral to specialist services may be beneficial.

How a Stroke Can Affect Your Vision

  • Loss of part of the visual field (hemianopia)
  • Double vision
  • Difficulty moving the eyes together
  • Reduced depth perception
  • Blurred vision
  • Difficulty reading or recognising objects
  • Increased sensitivity to light
What We Provide

Our Home Eye Care Service Includes

We carry out every examination at a pace that suits the patient, ensuring a comfortable and reassuring experience.

Comprehensive sight tests

Cataract, glaucoma and macular degeneration assessments

New glasses supplied and fitted at home

Coordination with OTs, rehabilitation teams and carers

Referral to hospital eye services where appropriate

Ongoing aftercare and support

Elderly stroke survivor at home with carer
Supporting Recovery

Helping You Maintain Independence After a Stroke

Good vision is essential for everyday activities and plays an important role in recovery after a stroke. By identifying changes in vision early and ensuring your prescription is up to date, we can help maximise your visual function and support your independence.

We work closely with family members, carers, occupational therapists, rehabilitation teams, care homes, and independent living communities to provide coordinated, patient-centred care.

Expert care without the stress of travelling
We liaise with your existing care team
Referrals made where specialist care is needed
NHS or private — we confirm eligibility first
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. If a stroke has left you housebound or unable to visit a high street optician, you are likely eligible for a fully-funded NHS home eye test. We'll confirm eligibility before the appointment.
It depends on which part of the brain was affected. Some visual changes improve over time with rehabilitation. A comprehensive eye examination can help identify what's happening and what support is available.
We allow 45–60 minutes and adapt the pace to suit each patient. We'll take as much time as needed to carry out a thorough and comfortable examination.
Yes. We can work alongside your existing care team — including GPs, occupational therapists and rehabilitation services — to provide coordinated, joined-up care.

Book a Home Eye Test for a Stroke Survivor

Expert eye care delivered to your door — free on the NHS if eligible.

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