Can you SEE a stroke in your future?

Surviving a STROKE is serious business.

It’s critical that you act QUICKLY to avoid irreversible damage…

Which means that time is of the absolute essence.

But the warning signs of a stroke aren’t always crystal clear, which begs the question…

How do you know if you’re at risk of HAVING a stroke?

Thankfully, I have some news to help put you at ease. It turns out that you may be able to SEE if you’re at risk of a stroke…

Which means you can take steps NOW to stop it!

They say the eyes are the windows to your soul… but they may ALSO be a window into your risk of having a stroke.

A national research study of more than 5,000 older adults found that the eye disease retinopathy can INCREASE your stroke risk.

Retinopathy is a disease the retina, the light-sensing tissue at the back of your eye. It can lead to vision changes, such as trouble reading or seeing objects from far away. As the disease progresses, it can cause the blood vessels in your eyes to leak, causing visual disturbances like dark spots.

This literally means that you could be STARING STRAIGHT at a heightened risk of stroke!

An important thing to note about retinopathy – it’s more prevalent in folks who have diabetes and heart disease. This means that, in many cases, stopping the disease boils down to making lifestyle changes.

Eye diseases can also happen to anyone – regardless of overall health. So it’s important to continue to get regular eye exams. Annual eye exams are the best way to get an ‘inside’ look at what’s happening with your eyes… especially your retina and blood vessels.

This will ensure that any irregularities are caught early and a treatment plan can be made to maintain your eye health. And, thanks to new technology, many eye issues can be detected with sophisticated machines that don’t require drops or the dreaded ‘puff’ test.

You can also take a vitamin B1 supplement (also known as thiamine) to support eye health. Vitamin B1 is an important nutrient for your eyes as it helps reduce the risk of cataracts and even inflammatory eye conditions that can lead to blindness.

If you’ve been diagnosed with retinopathy, continue to work with your doctor on the best treatment approach.

To honing in on stroke risk,

Sarah Reagan

Sources:

Norton, Amy. “Your Eyes May Signal Your Risk for Stroke, Dementia.” https://consumer.healthday.com/3-11-eyes-are-windows-into-a-persons-risk-for-stroke-dementia-2650875390.html