Visual Field Defects Explained | Visual Pathways

Visual field defects can be caused by different lesions that affect the normal transmission of signals in the visual system. This video provides a general overview of visual field defects, with a particular focus on how to logically deduce the type of defect that will be present. It is designed to help medical students/professionals understand the content with animated figures. 0:00 Normal Visual Pathway 2:10 Optic Nerve Lesions 3:57 Optic Chiasm Lesion 4:55 Optic Tract Lesions 6:09 Visual Field Quadrants 08:10 Left Optic Radiation Lesions 09:12 Right Optic Radiation Lesions 10:06 Summary DISCLAIMER: This video is for education and entertainment purposes only and does not classify as medical advice. Videos from this channel should not be used for medical advice or to guide clinical practice. This content should not be used to guide medical decision-making. The channel takes no responsibility for any actions taken or not taken based on the information provided. If you need medical advice or information, seek it from a qualified medical professional. Note: If you spot any errors or mistakes in the video, please leave a comment below to let me know and I will try to correct it as soon as possible. Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NB... https://patient.info/doctor/visual-fi...