19th February 2024

A 67-year-old female presented to the acute medical unit after her optometrist noticed a visual field defect on examination.

A 67-year-old female presented to the acute medical unit after her optometrist noticed a visual field defect on examination. She had been tripping over objects, and she had also been bumping into pillars and walls. A CT head was performed, confirming the presence of a right-sided occipital infarct.  

Which visual field defects would be expected to be noted on examination?