Visual FieldsBy: Carmen Willings
teachingvisuallyimpaired.com Updated June 13, 2025 The visual field refers to the entire area a person can see when looking straight ahead, including central and peripheral vision. This field is measured in degrees of angle.
Central VisionCentral vision—also called macular vision—is often referred to as the "what system." It is responsible for:
Common conditions affecting central vision:
Peripheral VisionPeripheral vision is the "where system." It is important for:
Combined Central and Peripheral Vision LossSome conditions affect both central and peripheral fields simultaneously. These include:
Types of Visual Field LossThere are different types of visual field loss.
It is possible to:
Eccentric GazeStudents with scotomas (blind spots) may adopt an eccentric gaze. This means:
*Ward, Marjorie E., Foundations of Low Vision: Clinical and Functional Perspectives. AFB Press 2004. p. 73
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