Stroke is a life changing experience. In 2012, around 12,500 new cases of stroke were reported in Scotland. The resulting brain damage can affect the visual system causing problems with visual perception, eye movement disorders, low vision and visual field loss. Current guidelines recommend that everyone who has a stroke should be screened for vision problems. This Quick Reference Guide summarises the main points of a Best Practice Statement which provides advice on screening, assessing and managing vision problems after an acute stroke.