The Transit Lounge Podcast

Double Vision After Stroke: What Jorden’s Story Teaches Us About Brainstem Stroke Recovery Double vision after stroke is one of those symptoms no one imagines they’ll ever face—until the day they wake up and the world has split in two. For many stroke survivors, it’s confusing, frightening, and completely disorienting. And when it happens as part of a brainstem stroke, like it did for 45-year-old attorney Jorden Ryan, it can mark the beginning of a long and unpredictable recovery journey. In this article, we walk through Jorden’s powerful story, how double vision after stroke showed up in his life, and what other survivors can learn from the way he navigated setback after setback. If you’re living with vision changes or recovering from a brainstem stroke, this piece is for you. The Morning Everything Changed Jorden went to bed preparing for a big day at work. By morning, nothing made sense. When he opened his eyes, the room looked doubled—two phones, two walls, two versions of everything. He felt drunk,