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scotoma [skə′tō·mə] (medicine) A blind spot or area of depressed vision in the visual field. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This conclusion is misleading because retinal hemorrhages alone cause scotomas. The left eye also exhibited a large central scotoma, dyschromatopsia, and a left afferent pupillary defect. Seen by about 20 percent of migraine patients, such auras can include sparkling lights, blind spots and vibrating patterns called scintillating scotomas. |
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