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Involvement of nasal crossing fibers from the other eye will cause a contralateral upper temporal field defect (shaded area), usually with an ipsilateral scotoma rather than total blindness.
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Visual Field Defect: Unilateral Total Vision Loss
Optic Nerve Lesion
Common causes:
Optic Nerve Injuries (Traumatic vs Compressive)
Optic Neuritis
In addition to unilateral vision loss, an optic nerve lesion will cause poor pupillary response to light. For this evaluation, see:
Pupil Evaluation at Rest
Pupil Response to Light
Swinging Flashlight Test
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