riddoch syndrome

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What does riddoch syndrome mean?

A form of blindness, caused by lesions in the occipital lobe, in which the sufferer is still able to distinguish visual stimuli with specific characteristics, most commonly fast-moving objects.

Where does riddoch syndrome come from?

Named after George Riddoch.

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