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[The Charles Bonnet syndrome].

K Podoll1, M Osterheider, J Noth

  • 1Neurologische Klinik mit Klinischer Neurophysiologie Essen.

Fortschritte Der Neurologie-Psychiatrie
|February 1, 1989
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Charles Bonnet syndrome causes visual hallucinations in elderly individuals with reduced vision. This organic hallucinosis is linked to ophthalmologic disorders, affecting otherwise sane patients.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neurology
  • Geriatrics

Background:

  • Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) is an organic hallucinosis.
  • It affects elderly individuals with visual impairment.
  • CBS is characterized by visual hallucinations in people with otherwise intact cognition.

Observation:

  • A review of 46 literature cases and one case observation was conducted.
  • The study examined clinical, psychopathological, and pathogenetic aspects of CBS.
  • Reduced visual acuity from ophthalmologic disorders is a key factor in most CBS patients.

Findings:

  • The syndrome is an organic hallucinosis.
  • Reduced visual acuity is a common underlying factor.
  • Clinical and pathogenetic aspects were analyzed.

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Implications:

  • Understanding CBS is crucial for diagnosing and managing visual hallucinations in the elderly.
  • Identifying the link to ophthalmologic disorders aids in patient counseling and treatment strategies.
  • Further research into the pathogenetic mechanisms can improve therapeutic interventions for CBS.