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1. • • Everyone has a pinhead-sized blind spot that occurs where the optic nerve enters the retina. Most people don’t notice these blind spots because our brains fill in the missing information. On the other hand, a scotoma is an abnormal blind spot. This visual field defect might indicate an underlying health condition.
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   Can a scotoma cause blind spots?

   • If the scotoma is on the outer edges of your vision, it usually won’t cause severe vision issues. Blind spots that don’t affect your vision may not need treatment. Permanent scotomas don’t go away with typical vision correction treatments like glasses and contact lenses. Treating the underlying cause can help prevent new scotomas from forming.

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   What is a scotoma in your vision?

   • It is also known as a blind spot, or aura, in the vision. They can be temporary or permanent, depending on type, and they can shift elsewhere in your vision or stay in the same spot. There are three types of scotomas: The type and duration of the scotoma usually depends on the underlying cause.

   Scotoma (Blind Spot in Eye): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Is a scotoma permanent?

   • A scotoma is a blind spot in your field of vision. This condition may be temporary or permanent. Everyone has a pinhead-sized blind spot that occurs where the optic nerve enters the retina. Most people don’t notice these blind spots because our brains fill in the missing information. On the other hand, a scotoma is an abnormal blind spot.

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   What does a scotoma look like?

   • Scotoma can stay within the same area or shift in your visual field. Depending on the type, a scotoma might look like: The scotoma type, as well as its duration, will depend on the underlying cause. A temporary blind spot could mean the onset of a migraine headache.

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   What is the difference between a scotoma and a pinhead-sized blind spot?

   • Everyone has a pinhead-sized blind spot that occurs where the optic nerve enters the retina. Most people don’t notice these blind spots because our brains fill in the missing information. On the other hand, a scotoma is an abnormal blind spot. This visual field defect might indicate an underlying health condition.

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   What does a blind spot on the retina mean?

   • A noticeable blind spot that interferes with everyday activities like reading or driving may be a scotoma. Typically the optic nerve passes electrical signals into your brain to create a visual image. A scotoma may be a spot on the retina where your nerves don’t work or send signals to your brain. Some scotomas are temporary.

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   Oct 9, 2024 · A scotoma is a temporary or permanent condition that causes a blind spot in your eye. It can cause reading problems, floaters, and vision loss, which may be permanent. Various health conditions and injuries can cause scotomas.

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   Jan 18, 2023 · You may not know the term “scotoma” as well as you know the term “blind spot,” but they mean the same thing. A scotoma may refer to something that you see that isn’t there, or it could refer to something you don’t see that you should. Some scotomas aren’t noticeable to the people who have them.

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6. www.webmd.com › what-to-know-blind-spots-scotomaWhat to Know About Blind Spots (Scotoma) - WebMD

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   Feb 28, 2023 · A scotoma is a blind spot in your vision, which is an area you cannot see. Blind spots may be small or large and can be temporary or permanent.

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   Aug 26, 2024 · Scotomas are underlying vision problems that lead to the formation of a blind spot in your line of vision. It is also known as a blind spot, or aura, in the vision. They can be temporary or permanent, depending on type, and they can shift elsewhere in your vision or stay in the same spot.

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   Jan 5, 2021 · A scotoma is a blind spot in your vision. Depending on its size and severity, a scotoma also may look like a dark or blurry spot in your vision. Most scotomas are permanent blind spots; but some can be temporary, depending on what causes them.

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   Apr 11, 2018 · That’s an example of our blind spot, or scotoma. We’ll tell you more about your scotoma, why it’s there, what causes it, and more.

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    Oct 18, 2024 · A noticeable blind spot that interferes with everyday activities like reading or driving may be a scotoma. Typically the optic nerve passes electrical signals into your brain to create a visual image. A scotoma may be a spot on the retina where your nerves don’t work or send signals to your brain.