Visual System Flashcards by Robyn Pinto

Q

At what point do the temporal (lateral) hemifields cross over?

A

The optic chiasm

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Q

What is seen when there are lesions of the eye, retina or optic nerves?

A

monocular visual field defects

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Q

What is observed when the optic chiasm is damaged?

A

Bitemporal visual field defects

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