The visual field refers to everything the eye can see in central and peripheral vision when the eye is focusing on a specific point without moving the head.
Visual field impairments include:
- Hemianopia: the loss of half the visual field.
- Quadrantanopia: the loss of a quarter of the visual field.
- Scotoma: a partial area of blindness in the visual field.
The person may or may not be aware of having a visual field impairment. They may misattribute visual field impairments as a problem with visual acuity.
Visual Field Impairment and the Impact on Activities of Daily Living
How to Help the Person with Visual Field Impairment