Which of the following pathological conditions is the loss of half the visual field, often due to a stroke?

A) nystagmus
B) photophobia
C) hemianopia
D) strabismus


C) hemianopia
Hemianopia is loss of half the visual field. Nystagmus is jerky involuntary eye
movements. Photophobia is sensitivity to light. Strabismus is weakened eye muscles.

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