Charles Bonnet syndrome secondary to exudative age-related macular degeneration - a case report

Klin Oczna. 2016 Sep;117(4):253-255.
[Article in English, Polish]

Abstract

Charles Bonnet syndrome is a condition manifesting as visual hallucinations associated with vision impairment in patients without the underlying n euro psychiatric pathologies. As the incidence of age-related macular degeneration is on the rise, we can anticipate increasingly frequent cases of Charles Bonnet syndrome in our patients. The aim of the paper is to present a case of a 75-year-old patient who developed visual hallucinations secondarily to severe bilateral vision impairment due to exudative age-related macular degeneration. Patients with advanced age-related macular degeneration and no history of neuropsychiatric disorders may present with visual hallucinations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Charles Bonnet Syndrome / etiology*
  • Charles Bonnet Syndrome / prevention & control
  • Charles Bonnet Syndrome / rehabilitation
  • Humans
  • Macular Degeneration / complications*
  • Male