What does "Visual field defects" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
Visual field defects refer to a loss of part of the usual field of vision, so it doesn't include loss of peripheral vision. This means that you don't see objects as well in some areas of your vision as you do in others. This can happen due to various reasons such as eye diseases, conditions of the nervous system, or due to damage to the brain. It's like having blind spots in certain areas of your vision.
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