central scotoma

Etiology

• optic neuritis (retrobulbar neuritis) - ethambutol
• macular degeneration
• macular edema
• Foster-Kennedy syndrome
  • optic nerve compression
  • olfactory nerve compression
  • increased intracranial pressure
• choroidal vascularization

Management

• use peripheral vision as much as possible to maintain function

More general terms

• scotoma