ReviewTherapeutic advances in ophthalmology
An overview of psychological and social factors in Charles Bonnet syndrome.
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- Charles Bonnet Syndrome: Clinician Screening Tips and Strategies for Symptom Management.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2024Guideline
- The Relationship Between Physical Activity, Sleep, and Hallucinations in Adults with Charles Bonnet Syndrome.Vision (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Beyond Charles Bonnet Syndrome: A Scoping Review of Psychotic Symptoms in Vision Loss.Alpha psychiatry · 2026Review
- Psychological Profile and Visual Function in Charles Bonnet Syndrome: A Preliminary Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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- Charles Bonnet Syndrome: associations between psychosocial measures and visual hallucination characteristics in the visually impaired.BMJ open ophthalmology · 2026Article
- Management of Charles Bonnet syndrome in routine eye care services.Eye (London, England) · 2026Article
- Charles bonnet syndrome with subsequent depression in acute angle-closure glaucoma: a case report.Oxford medical case reports · 2026Article
- Understanding healthcare accessibility for military veterans living with Charles Bonnet Syndrome: co-production of a psychoeducational toolkit.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Compensatory hallucinogenesis across three neuropsychiatric disorders: a Bayesian account.Brain communications · 2026Review
- From research to action: recommendations for Charles Bonnet syndrome care and policy.BMJ open ophthalmology · 2025Article
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- Charles Bonnet syndrome among visually impaired military veterans: findings from a UK screening and survey study.BMJ open ophthalmology · 2025Article
- Facing distortion: Impact of spatial distortions on upright and inverted face identification.PloS one · 2025Article
- Filling in the Blind Spot: Integrating Charles Bonnet Syndrome Screening in Ophthalmology.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2025Review
- Social Isolation as a Precipitating Factor for Charles Bonnet Syndrome in a Patient with Mild Visual Deterioration.Reports (MDPI) · 2024Article
- Rare Ischemic Complications of Giant Cell Arteritis: Case Series and Literature Review.The American journal of case reports · 2022Review
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- Charles Bonnet Syndrome With Superimposed Delirium.Cureus · 2022Article
- The experiences of visually impaired military veterans with Charles Bonnet syndrome.Therapeutic advances in ophthalmologyArticle
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Abstract
Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) is a condition where cognitively normal individuals with sight impairment experience simple and/or complex visual hallucinations. The exact pathogenesis of CBS is unknown; however, deafferentation is often recognised as a causal mechanism. Studies have provided insight into the multifaceted impact of CBS on wellbeing. Onset of CBS may cause distress among those believing visual hallucinations are indicative of a neurological condition. Hallucinatory content is often congruent with the emotional response. For example, hallucinations of a macabre nature typically result in a fearful response. Visual hallucinations may be highly disruptive, causing everyday tasks to become challenging. Clinical management relies on forewarning and pre-emptive questioning. Yet, knowledge and awareness of CBS is typically low. In this review, we provide a summary of the social and psychological implications of CBS and explore recent developments aimed at raising awareness and improving patient management.
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