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Eyeglasses and schizophrenic spectrum disease

K R Silk

    The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
    |March 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Schizophrenic spectrum disorder patients exhibit unusual behaviors with eyeglasses, such as losing or refusing to wear them. This study explores these phenomena and their clinical treatment implications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Ophthalmology
    • Clinical Psychology

    Background:

    • Schizophrenia research has historically examined ocular features and eye movement abnormalities.
    • Understanding the broader schizophrenic spectrum disorder (SSD) requires exploring diverse patient behaviors.

    Observation:

    • Patients with SSD display unique patterns in their use or misuse of eyeglasses.
    • Observed behaviors include losing, breaking, refusing to wear, or forgetting eyeglasses.

    Findings:

    • Four case reports illustrate the phenomenon of eyeglass misuse in SSD patients.
    • A hypothesis is proposed to interpret the psychological meaning behind these behaviors.

    Implications:

    • The findings suggest potential diagnostic or therapeutic insights related to eyeglass use in SSD.
    • Understanding these behaviors can inform clinical treatment strategies for patients with schizophrenic spectrum disorder.

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