Somnopsia Syndrome Visual Integration and Dream Physiology after Sight Restoration
Year: 2026
Type: preprint
Abstract: This preprint proposes Somnopsia Syndrome (Changotra, 2026), a falsifiable theoretical framework examining what happens in dreams when newly acquired visual imagery in late sight-restored individuals converges with their pre-existing, heightened non-visual sensory-emotional memory system. Organized into a three-level hypothesis hierarchy with explicit refutation criteria, the paper outlines potential neurophysiological and autonomic mechanisms during REM nightmares, evaluates clinical implications for vulnerable populations, and provides concrete research protocols for future sight-restoration cohorts.
Author: Changotra, Aryan
Language: English
Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7225594498