entoptic
Inside-the-Eye Perception
Plain-language definition
Visual phenomena originating within the eye itself, such as seeing floaters, blue-field entoptic phenomena (white blood cells in retinal vessels), or phosphenes.
Where this term comes up
“Enhanced entoptic phenomena: floaters, blue field entoptic phenomena (white dots on blue sky)”
Condition · Visual Snow Syndrome
“Entoptic phenomena”
Symptom · Visual Aura
- Category
- Condition, finding, or disease process
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Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
Related glossary terms
- photopsia
Flashes of Light in Vision
- MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- hemianopia
Loss of Half of Vision
- homonymous
Same Side of Both Eyes
- ischemia
Reduced Blood Supply
- scotoma
Blind Spot in Vision
A note on medical context
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