scotomata

/skɒtəˈmeɪtə, skɒtɒˈmeɪtə/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition in which there are blind spots in the visual field, often resulting from a lesion in the visual pathway.

“The patient’s scotomata made it difficult to drive at night.”

2. plural noun

Blind spots in the visual field, especially those caused by a lesion or disease affecting the visual pathway.

“The doctor examined the patient’s scotomata to determine the cause of the vision loss.”

Synonyms

  • blind spots
  • visual field defects

Antonyms

  • full vision
  • normal sight