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.
Also Known As:
Scintillating Scotoma; Scotoma, Altitudinal; Scotoma, Paracecal; Scotoma, Paracentral; Scotoma, Peripheral; Scotoma, Ring; Scotoma, Scintillating; Scotoma, Sector; Altitudinal Scotoma; Altitudinal Scotomas; Arcuate Scotoma; Arcuate Scotomas; Bjerrum Scotoma; Bjerrum Scotomas; Central Scotoma; Central Scotomas; Centrocecal Scotoma; Centrocecal Scotomas; Paracecal Scotoma; Paracecal Scotomas; Paracentral Scotoma; Paracentral Scotomas; Peripheral Scotoma; Peripheral Scotomas; Ring Scotoma; Ring Scotomas; Scintillating Scotomas; Scotomas; Scotomas, Altitudinal; Scotomas, Arcuate; Scotomas, Bjerrum; Scotomas, Central; Scotomas, Centrocecal; Scotomas, Paracecal; Scotomas, Paracentral; Scotomas, Peripheral; Scotomas, Ring; Scotomas, Scintillating; Scotomas, Sector; Sector Scotoma; Sector Scotomas; Scotoma, Arcuate; Scotoma, Bjerrum; Scotoma, Central; Scotoma, Centrocecal