Scotoma

ICD-10 Code H53.42

Scotoma

Definition

A localized defect in the visual field bordered by an area of normal vision. This occurs with a variety of eye diseases (e.g., retinal diseases and glaucoma); optic nerve diseases, and other conditions.

Also known as enlarged blind spot, generalised visual field contraction or constriction, scotoma, scotoma (disease), scotoma of blind spot area — per MONDO

Also identified as