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visual field

n.

The area simultaneously visible to one eye without movement.

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The classic finding consists of an altitudinal field defect, ie, loss of half of the visual field with retention of acuity in the other half.

Posterior ischemic optic neuropathy related to profound shock after ... by Petrone, Patrizio / Southern Medical Journal

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