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Scotoma
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Definition
: A localized defect in the visual field bordered by an area of normal vision. This occurs with a variety of EYE DISEASES (e.g., RETINAL DISEASES and GLAUCOMA); OPTIC NERVE DISEASES, and other conditions.
differentiate from physiol blind spot (
Other names
Scotoma, Centrocecal; Scotoma, Central; Scotoma, Bjerrum; Scotoma, Arcuate; Sector Scotomas; Sector Scotoma; Scotomas, Sector; Scotomas, Scintillating; Scotomas, Ring; Scotomas, Peripheral; Scotomas, Paracentral; Scotomas, Paracecal; Scotomas, Centrocecal; Scotomas, Central; Scotomas, Bjerrum; Scotomas, Arcuate; Scotomas, Altitudinal; Scotomas; Scintillating Scotomas; Scintillating Scotoma
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Acute zonal occult outer retinopathy
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