Charles Bonnet Syndrome

Exam Cram

• Charles Bonnet Syndrome is caused by the brain using visual hallucinations to 'fillin in' visual gaps by guessing

• Presentation: hallucinations in visually impaired, worse at night; often have insight and not always distressing

• Diagnosis: clinical

• Management: reassurance & distraction- turn on lights or TV

Resources and References

Written in 2025