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Hemianopia

Definition: Hemianopsia, or hemianopia, is a loss of vision or blindness (anopsia) in half the visual field, usually on one side of the vertical midline. The most common causes of this damage are stroke, brain tumour, and trauma.

Category: eye condition

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemianopsia

Last Updated: 11th of June 2024

Library records mentioning Hemianopia

Sight loss following stroke: impact and rehabilitation Research paper - [Library Type]

A study following the experiences of a small group of people who have experienced hemianopia following stroke - the loss of half of the visual field in the same side of each eye.
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