How Do You Spell EQUILATERAL HEMIANOPSIA?

Pronunciation: [ˌiːkwɪlˈatəɹə͡l hˌɛmi͡ənˈɒpsi͡ə] (IPA)

Equilateral hemianopsia is a medical term used to describe a condition where a person experiences blindness in one-half of their visual field. The word is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription system, which helps to simplify the process of reading and writing unfamiliar words. The term is pronounced "ih-kwuh-luh-teh-ruhl hee-mee-uh-nop-see-uh" in IPA. Accurate spelling and pronunciation of medical terms is important for healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication with their colleagues and patients.

EQUILATERAL HEMIANOPSIA Meaning and Definition

1. Equilateral hemianopsia is a medical term referring to a specific type of visual field defect characterized by the loss of vision in both eyes that affects the same corresponding halves of the visual field in each eye. In this condition, the outer half of the visual field is compromised, resulting in an absence of perception in the temporal (outer) regions of the visual field of both eyes. This visual impairment can occur due to different causes, such as brain damage or neurological disorders affecting the visual pathways.

   Equilateral hemianopsia is often caused by specific lesions or disruptions in the nerve fibers of the optic chiasm, an important structure located at the base of the brain where the optic nerves cross over. These lesions can be the result of tumors, aneurysms, inflammation, or other pathologies affecting the optic chiasm. Due to the specific nature of the defect, where corresponding halves of the visual field are affected in each eye, equilateral hemianopsia helps in determining the location of the lesion along the visual pathway.

   People with equilateral hemianopsia typically experience decreased peripheral vision, reduced awareness of objects located in the outer portions of their field of view, and may struggle with activities that require visual coordination or peripheral awareness. Treatment options for equilateral hemianopsia depend on the underlying cause and may involve addressing the primary condition or employing visual aids and assistive devices to compensate for the visual field loss.

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   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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