hemianopic scotoma

hemianopic scotoma
a scotoma that affects half of the central visual field. Cf. hemianopia.

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  • blindness and hallucinations —    Visual hallucinations occurring in individuals with impaired vision have been reported since ancient times. Perhaps the best known historical example is the description of Charles Lullin s * visual hallucinations, as rendered by his grandson… …   Dictionary of Hallucinations

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