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hemianopic scotoma

 

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Noun hemianopic scotoma has 1 sense
  1. hemianopic scotoma - a scotoma involving half of the visual field
    --1 is a kind of
    scotoma

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Hemianopic Scotoma

Definition: Hemianopic scotoma refers to a visual field defect characterized by a specific blind spot that occurs in individuals with hemianopia, a condition in which half of the visual field is lost. This scotoma occurs in the remaining half of the visual field.

Sample Sentences:

  • After the accident, the patient experienced a hemianopic scotoma, making it difficult for them to see objects on one side of their field of vision.
  • The hemianopic scotoma caused the patient to have trouble detecting cars approaching from their blind side while driving.
  • People with hemianopic scotoma often need to compensate for their limited visual field by frequently turning their heads to scan their surroundings.

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