Small blind spots resulting from small lesions in the occipital lobe are known as _____.
A) scotomas
B) nystagmus
C) macular sparing
D) hemianopia

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Scotomas are small blind spots typically caused by damage to the occipital lobe of the brain. Nystagmus is a condition where the eyes make repetitive, uncontrolled movements. Macular sparing refers to a specific type of visual field loss where the central vision is preserved while the peripheral vision is affected. Hemianopia is a type of visual field loss where half of the visual field is lost.

Small Blind Spots Resulting from Small Lesions in the Occipital