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Scotoma (Scintillating Scotoma) Summary

Description: 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 Show All >>

Networked: 435 relevant articles (16 outcomes, 27 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Scotoma

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Retinaldehyde (Retinal) : 4 outcomes 20 studies in 210 results : IBA
  2. bevacizumab : 1 outcome 1 study in 4 results : FDA 2
  3. Vitamin B Complex (B Vitamins) : 1 outcome in 2 results : IBA
  4. Folic Acid (Vitamin M) : 1 outcome in 2 results : FDA 50 Generic
  5. Timolol (Blocadren) : 1 outcome in 1 result : FDA 56 Generic
  6. Prednisolone (Predate) : 1 outcome in 1 result : FDA 55 Generic
  7. Polyethylene Glycols (Polyethylene Glycol) : 1 outcome in 1 result : FDA 36 Generic
  8. Edetic Acid (EDTA) : 1 outcome in 1 result : FDA 1
  9. retinalamin : 1 outcome in 1 result : IBA
  10. 1-phenyl-3,3-dimethyltriazene (PDT) : 1 outcome in 1 result : IBA
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Diseases Related to Scotoma

  1. Macular Degeneration (Age-Related Maculopathy)
  2. Low Vision (Subnormal Vision)
  3. Retinal Perforations
  4. Edema
  5. Vitamin B 12 Deficiency (Vitamin B12 Deficiency)
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Key Therapies for Scotoma

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  1. Aftercare (After-Treatment) : 2 outcomes 1 study in 12 results
  2. Lasers (Laser) : 1 outcome 6 studies in 71 results
  3. Vitrectomy : 1 outcome in 7 results
  4. Meridians (Jing Luo) : 1 outcome in 3 results
  5. Intraocular Lenses (Intraocular Lens) : 1 outcome in 2 results
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