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Traumatic bilateral homonymous hemianopic scotomas.

J I Halpern, R R Sedler

    Annals of Ophthalmology
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    A gunshot wound caused central vision loss due to damage to both occipital poles. Remarkably, a small retained visual field preserved normal central visual acuity, highlighting the brain

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Ophthalmology
    • Neurology
    • Visual System Research

    Background:

    • Traumatic brain injuries, such as gunshot wounds, can cause significant visual field defects.
    • Understanding the relationship between occipital pole damage and visual field deficits is crucial for diagnosis and prognosis.
    • Central scotomas can result from various retrochiasmal pathologies, impacting visual acuity and daily function.