CRANIAL NERVES 1 / 2

Cranial nerve 1 is the Olfactory ( smell).
Cranial nerve 2 is the Optic ( vision).



 
What is hemianopia?
Hemianopia is a loss of vision (blindness) in half of the visual field. 
This may occur in one or both eyes.

What causes hemianopia?
Trauma, tumors, and strokes may cause this condition.

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