Journal of Ocular Biology
Review Article
The Association of Ocular Disease in the Development of Cerebrovascular Accidents
Chevy Singh1* and Ting Wang2
1Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
2Eugene & Marilyn Glick Eye Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
2Eugene & Marilyn Glick Eye Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
*Address for Correspondence:Chevy Singh, Indiana University
School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana USA. Email Id: singshiv@iu.edu
Submission:30-July-2024
Accepted:20-August-2024
Published:24-August-2024
Copyright: © 2024 Singh C, et al. This is an open access article
distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which
permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium,
provided the original work is properly cited.
Keywords:Cerebrovascular Accident; Stroke; Diabetic Retinopathy;
Cataract, Glaucoma; Open-Angle Glaucoma
Abstract
Purpose:Cerebrovascular Accident or “stroke” is a leading
cause of death with very limited treatments available. To reduce the
incidence, current efforts are focused on identifying and mitigating the
risk factors leading to stroke. In this study, we review common ocular
pathologies such as cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy
and their association with stroke.
Methods:A review of literature regarding ocular pathology in the development of stroke was performed.
Results:The mechanisms behind the development of cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma along with current literature studying the effect of these ocular diseases on the incidence of stroke were discussed.
Conclusions:Studies suggest a correlation between ocular disease and stroke may exist. In some cases, such as diabetic retinopathy, the stage of the disease can be used to assessthe level of risk. However, further research is needed due to conflicting results.
Methods:A review of literature regarding ocular pathology in the development of stroke was performed.
Results:The mechanisms behind the development of cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma along with current literature studying the effect of these ocular diseases on the incidence of stroke were discussed.
Conclusions:Studies suggest a correlation between ocular disease and stroke may exist. In some cases, such as diabetic retinopathy, the stage of the disease can be used to assessthe level of risk. However, further research is needed due to conflicting results.