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.
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 11 doctors who treat scotoma
Specialties that treat scotoma
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in scotoma
Dr. Carlos Takumi Namba Bando
Dr. Rodrigo Luna Muñoz
Dr. Jesús Soto Landeros
Dr. Ana Maria Ruiz Perez
Dr. Ma. Del Carmen Flores Aguilar
Dr. Melis Anaya Flores
Dr. Sergio Ruiz Esmenjaud
Dr. Jaime Ferrer Burges
Dr. Gerardo Velasco Velasco
Dra. Marcela Bergés Ahumada
Dra. Leticia Flores Ortiz
Dra. Aurora Garcia Ramirez
Dra. Karina Mateos Díaz
Dra. Sonia Pluma Rosales
Dr. Brian Eduardo Pérez Flores
Dr. Iraís Martínez Montoya
Dra. Eva Camerina Lopez Díaz Barriga
Dra. Norma Elizabeth Sanchez Ayala
Dr. Javier Cisneros Cortes
Dr. Ma. Guadalupe Pérez Guevara
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?
Scotoma is usually treated by specialists in ophthalmologist, ophthalmologist.