visual disturbance
[ˈvɪʒuəl dɪˈstɜːrbəns]
nounpl: visual disturbances
distúrbio visual
1. Any interruption, impairment, or abnormality in vision or sight perception
The patient reported a visual disturbance after the migraine began.
A paciente relatou um distúrbio visual após o início da enxaqueca.
2. A medical condition characterized by blurred vision, floaters, flashes of light, or other visual anomalies
Visual disturbances can be a symptom of serious eye conditions or neurological issues.
Distúrbios visuais podem ser um sintoma de condições oftalmológicas graves ou problemas neurológicos.
3. Temporary or persistent problems with sight clarity, focus, or color perception
She experienced a visual disturbance characterized by zigzag lines in her peripheral vision.
Ela experimentou um distúrbio visual caracterizado por linhas em zigue-zague em sua visão periférica.
In both Brazilian and American medical contexts, 'visual disturbance' is a standard clinical term used by ophthalmologists and neurologists. In Brazil, patients often seek consultation with an 'oftalmologista' when experiencing such symptoms. The term is taken seriously in medical settings as it can indicate various conditions ranging from minor to severe.
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