Charles Bonnet syndrome

Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) is named after the SwissnaturalistCharles Bonnet. In 1760he described a condition in which vivid, complex visual hallucinations(fictive visual percepts) occur in mentally healthypeople. He first documented it in his 87 year old grandfather, who was nearly blind from cataractsin both eyesbut perceived men, women, birds, carriages, buildings, tapestries and scaffolding patterns. Most who are affected by this are people with visual impairmentsdue to old age, damage to the eyesor optic pathways.

External resources

• FAQ at RNIB
• Fortean Times article on Charles Bonnet syndrome

See also

• Charles Fort
• Fortean Times

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