Postoperative Hallucinations: Charles Bonnet Syndrome After Cataract Removal in the Elderly—A Case Report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: grade I HTN retinopathy.Patient underwent right eye phaco with posterior chamber intraocular lens under local anesthesia 2 days back and was referred for psychiatric evaluation due to visual hallucinations for the past 2 days.He expressed seeing dolls, that the others could not see.Patient could clearly see multiple dolls both male and female, near and far, of different shapes and sizes and of colors white and red, present all throughout the day and had no control over it.Patient was aware that the images were not real.He described these visions as obstructive and causing significant interference in his daily living.His neurological examination was normal.There was no history of any substance use.On mental state examination, he was alert and conscious, appropriately dressed in 1-
Source: The Journal of Medical Sciences
Authors: Bennuri Smrithi, Vishnu Vardhan, Vidhyavathi Malyam, Harish K S
Institution: Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413435166