Scotoma
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When an area of reduced or absent vision appears within the visual field, the ophthalmologist is the right specialist to study it. A scotoma is precisely that: a spot or area of the visual field where perception is diminished or absent, while the rest of the vision may remain intact.
How does it present? The person may notice a spot, a blurry area, or a gap in what they see, which may be fixed or changing depending on the cause.
Possible causes: It may be associated with various conditions of the eye or the nervous system, so its origin needs to be evaluated individually.
When to seek care? A prompt checkup is advisable if it appears suddenly or is accompanied by other visual symptoms. If you notice changes in your visual field, scheduling an eye evaluation is the most prudent thing to do.
Data on 106 doctors who treat scotoma
Which specialist treats scotoma?
If you have symptoms of escotoma, the right specialist to see is an ophthalmologist. You can find and book an appointment with a certified ophthalmologist near you. Don't wait too long to get evaluated properly.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in scotoma
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Frequently asked questions
What is scotoma?
When an area of reduced or absent vision appears within the visual field, the ophthalmologist is the right specialist to study it. A scotoma is precisely that: a spot or area of the visual field where perception is diminished or absent, while the rest of the vision may remain intact.
Which doctor treats scotoma?
If you have symptoms of escotoma, the right specialist to see is an ophthalmologist. You can find and book an appointment with a certified ophthalmologist near you. Don't wait too long to get evaluated properly.