Common questions / 30/09/2020

Can comatose patients open their eyes?

So one of the things that defines coma is that your eyes are closed. At some point, usually within a week, two weeks, if they remain in that state, they will start to open their eyes. They will start to be slightly more reactive and responsive.

Can an unconscious person open their eyes?

At most, a coma lasts for a few days or weeks. As soon as patients open their eyes, they are said to “awaken” from the coma. This does not, however, mean that a person is conscious.

Can you come back from no brain activity?

No. The brain will never recover when it dies. Since the patient has already been declared dead, removing the machine (which is artificially pumping air into the lungs) cannot cause further harm or death.

Can brain activity be restored?

Brain death results from swelling in the brain; blood flow in the brain ceases and without blood to oxygenate the cells, the tissue dies. It is irreversible. Once brain tissue dies, there is nothing that can be done to heal it.

What causes unresponsive wakefulness?

Unresponsive Wakefulness Syndrome, or UWS, is a result of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), which causes the brain to halt the ability to create thoughts, experience sensation, and remember past events. Patients in a vegetative state are awake, but show no signs of awareness.

Why did my dad have one eye shut?

About a week before my dad passed he always had one eye shut. Dad had a blind spot in the center of one eye since his 20’s – it was the result of having a tiny tumor removed. I can’t say whether it was that eye or the other – but that’s what I attributed it to.

When did my husband open his eyes after a stroke?

My husband had a brain stem stroke on September 21st, 2008. He cannot open his eyes but can see when he opens them himself. He is strong and has full body functions. We are now into our 5th week and I was wondering if anyone has experienced this and if so what was the length of time before improvement. Loading…

How old is the person who can’t open his eyes?

History of Present Illness: A 72-year-old man presented to the oculoplastic clinic reporting an increasingly frequent difficulty opening his eyes for the past two years. He described being unable to open his eyes voluntarily, sometimes thrusting his head backwards or rubbing his brow with his fingers during these episodes.

Why does my mother-in-law keep her eyes closed?

Sunglasses might help as well. This field is required. My mother-in-law is in the 6-7th stage of Alzheimers. She keeps her eyes shut almost all the time when she is sitting. She keep them closed while she is eating.She opens her eyes long enough to see the food and stick her fork in it, then she closes them again while she eats that bite.

Why is my mother unable to open her eyes?

My mother had a serious stroke several days ago. She survived, but she cannot open her eyes after this. I am very worried about her. What can be the possible cause of this? I would really like to hear your opinions. Thank you for all your help. It means a lot to me. Loading… Hi, there. My grandmother had similar thing last year.

What did my parents have going on with their eyes?

Both my parents have/had an odd thing going on with their eyes. About a week before my dad passed he always had one eye shut. Dad had a blind spot in the center of one eye since his 20’s – it was the result of having a tiny tumor removed. I can’t say whether it was that eye or the other – but that’s what I attributed it to.