The elephant in the room: understanding the pathogenesis of Charles Bonnet syndrome.

Kilda Carpenter Jasleen Kaur Jolly Holly Bridge

Published in: Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists) (2019)

This review begins by describing what is currently known about CBS, focusing on epidemiology, clinical presentation and diagnosis. It then explores potential starting points for better understanding the pathogenesis of CBS, namely the existence of similar conditions in other sensory modalities and the reproduction of complex visual hallucinations in sensory deprivation scenarios. Finally, it discusses how CBS should be approached in clinical practice.

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