| Charles bonnet syndrome: are medications necessary? | |
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PMID: 21430494 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) is a clinical entity in which patients develop vivid visual hallucinations in the absence of psychiatric illness. In the great majority of cases, a decline in visual acuity precedes the development of CBS. The patient maintains intact reality testing and recognizes that the hallucinations are not real. There is no definitive cure for CBS, although various pharmacologic agents, behavioral strategies, and ophthalmologic interventions have been used in an attempt to reduce or relieve symptoms. We present the case of a 79-year-old man who presented with the onset of vivid visual hallucinations after developing cataracts. We also review previous case reports of CBS and discuss treatment options. (Journal of Psychiatric Practice. 2011;17:137-141). |
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Kimberly E Hartney; Glenn Catalano; Maria C Catalano |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of psychiatric practice Volume: 17 ISSN: 1538-1145 ISO Abbreviation: J Psychiatr Pract Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
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Created Date: 2011-03-24 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 100901141 Medline TA: J Psychiatr Pract Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 137-41 Citation Subset: IM |
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*Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine †James A. Haley Veterans Hospital and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa. |
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