Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

eclipse-scotomata

Noun

/ɪˈklɪps ˌskoʊtəˈmɑːtə/

Definition

Eclipse-scotomata refers to the blind spots in vision that occur when a specific area of the visual field is temporarily obscured or blocked by an eclipse-like phenomenon.

Examples

During the solar eclipse, many people experienced eclipse-scotomata as the moon blocked the sun’s light.
Patients with certain eye conditions may notice eclipse-scotomata during their vision tests.
When looking at bright lights, some individuals report brief moments of eclipse-scotomata in their peripheral vision.

Meaning

This term relates to what happens visually when an obstruction, like an eclipse, causes certain areas in one’s visual perception to be ‘darkened’ or rendered non-visible.