skotomaa
Skotomaa is a term that appears in some medical glossaries and casual references as a variant spelling of scotoma, the medical term for a localized loss or alteration of vision within the visual field. It is not widely recognized as a distinct clinical term, and many authoritative sources treat scotoma as the standard form. When encountered, skotomaa is typically considered a spelling variation or alternative transliteration rather than a separate condition.
A scotoma is a region within the visual field where vision is reduced or absent, surrounded by
Causes are diverse and include retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy, optic
Diagnosis relies on visual field testing, such as Humphrey or Goldman perimetry, complemented by imaging studies
Etymology: scotoma derives from Greek skotos, meaning “darkness,” with the -oma suffix indicating a pathological condition.