[skɒˈtoʊmə]

Definitions

1. noun

A blind spot in the visual field, caused by damage to the optic nerve or retina, often resulting in a loss of peripheral vision.

“After the accident, she developed a scotoma in her left eye, making it difficult to drive at night.”

2. noun

A region of the retina that is insensitive to light.

“The scotoma in the patient’s eye was caused by a rare genetic disorder.”