noun
- a blind spot or area of diminished vision in the visual field
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient reported a scotoma in her left eye after the injury.
- An eye exam revealed a small scotoma near the center of his vision.
- The scotoma made it difficult for her to read small print.
- Migraines can sometimes cause temporary scotomas.
- The doctor mapped the exact location of the scotoma during the vision test.
- He learned to compensate for the scotoma by moving his head slightly.