flittering scotoma

Definitions of flittering scotoma
  1. noun
    a localized area of diminished vision edged by shimmering colored lights; in many people it indicates the onset of migraine
    synonyms: scintillating scotoma
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    type of:
    scotoma
    an isolated area of diminished vision within the visual field
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