noun
- plural of scotoma; blind spots or areas of diminished vision in the visual field
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient developed scotomas after the retinal injury.
- Multiple scotomas can significantly impair daily activities.
- The eye exam revealed several small scotomas in her peripheral vision.
- Scotomas may be temporary or permanent depending on the underlying cause.
- The neurologist mapped the location of the scotomas using visual field testing.
- Migraine sufferers sometimes experience temporary scotomas during attacks.