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scotoma

A small area of abnormally decreased or absent vision in the visual field (a 'blind spot'). All people have a 'blind spot' in the visual field of each eye due to the small area of retina occupied by the optic disc, which is not sensitive to light.

Specific

absolute scotoma relative scotoma scintillating scotoma

General

visual field loss

References

The Bantam Medical Dictionary, Bantam Books, New York, 1981