Acute Charles Bonnet syndrome secondary to eye patching

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Neurology

Background:

• Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) involves visual hallucinations in individuals with vision loss.
• Eye patching is a common ophthalmic procedure.

Observation:

• A patient developed complex visual hallucinations within 10 minutes of right eye patching.
• The patient had pre-existing poor vision in the left eye due to trauma.

Findings:

• Hallucinations resolved within 48 hours after patch removal.
• This represents an unusually acute onset of CBS secondary to eye patching.

Implications:

• Highlights a rare but acute presentation of Charles Bonnet syndrome.
• Emphasizes the importance of considering CBS in patients experiencing hallucinations post-eye patching.