Scotoma (Blind Spot / Visual Field Defect)
A Scotoma (blind spot, or visual field defect) is an area where you cannot see or where vision is reduced. a scotoma is a blind spot in your vision - an area where you cannot see. Everyone has a natural blind spot, but some develop abnormal ones.
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Scotoma (Blind Spot / Visual Field Defect)
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Symptoms
- Missing area in your vision
- Gap in the center or edges
- Don't notice natural blind spot
- Sudden new blind spot needs attention
- May compensate by moving eyes
- Can affect one or both eyes
Causes
- Natural blind spot where optic nerve connects
- Retinal damage
- Macular degeneration
- Stroke or brain injury
- Multiple sclerosis
- Migraine aura can cause temporary
Treatments
- Natural blind spot is normal
- Brain compensates for it
- Abnormal scotoma needs investigation
- Treat underlying cause
- Low vision aids if large
- Urgent eye exam if new scotoma
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