Chorioretinal Scar Presenting With Arcuate Visual Field Defect: Glaucoma

Darlingtess A Oronsaye; Vivian B Osaguona

Authors

Darlingtess A Oronsaye Department of Ophthalmology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City.
Vivian B Osaguona Department of Ophthalmology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City.

Abstract

Introduction: An arcuate scotoma is one of the typical visual field defects seen in open angle glaucoma[1]. However, it has been reported in association with other diseases affecting the visual pathway[2-4]. We report a case of arcuate visual field defect from chorioretinitis mimicking glaucoma. The aim of this article is to draw attention to the fact that arcuate scotoma may result from causes other than glaucoma.

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Author Biography

Vivian B Osaguona, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City.

Neuro-Ophthalmology service, Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City.

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