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What is the definition of Anton Syndrome?
Anton Syndrome, also known as Anton-Babinski Syndrome, is a very rare neurological condition characterized by cortical blindness, in which the person denies their loss of vision. Their denial of vision loss is accompanied by confabulation, or the condition of relating memories and events they never experienced or had. The person is unaware that they are confabulating, believing what they say to be true. The loss of vision is due to insult to the occipital (lower back) cortex of the brain and is due to an abnormality or damage in the brain rather than the eyes. The most common cause is hemorrhage or stroke involving both occipital lobes of the brain and the posterior cerebral arteries. Other causes include complications from cardiac surgery, angiography, encephalopathy (brain disease), preeclampsia (high blood pressure in pregnancy) or maternal hemorrhage during birth, head trauma, autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system, dystrophy (wasting diseases), HIV infection, and multiple sclerosis.
What are the symptoms of Anton Syndrome?
Even though the person is blind, he or she will behave and talk as if they have normal vision. They may demonstrate mental confusion and describe items and people that do not exist or events that never occurred, while providing excuses for their blindness in attempts to prove that they are not blind (confabulation). However, they will bump into walls and furniture, and through denial of their vision loss endanger themselves.
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What are the current treatments for Anton Syndrome?
Treatment of Anton-Babinski Syndrome is based on its cause. If caused by a stroke, then antiplatelet therapy is administered, while any cardiovascular conditions should be assessed and treated as well. For some causes of this syndrome visual function has recovered, and treating the underlying condition that caused the syndrome may resolve it.
Who are the top Anton Syndrome Local Doctors?
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Matthew R. Cavanaugh
Elite in Anton Syndrome
Matthew R. Cavanaugh
Queen Square, 
London, ENG, GB 

Matthew Cavanaugh practices practicing medicine in London, United Kingdom. Mr. Cavanaugh is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Anton Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anton Syndrome, Stroke, and Ganglion Cyst.

Elite in Anton Syndrome
Sara Ajina
Elite in Anton Syndrome
Sara Ajina
UCL Queen Square Institute Of Neurology, 
London, ENG, GB 

Sara Ajina practices practicing medicine in London, United Kingdom. Ms. Ajina is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Anton Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anton Syndrome, Stroke, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, and Craniectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Hesham T. Ghonim
Neurology
Experienced in Anton Syndrome
Dr. Hesham T. Ghonim
Neurology

Neurological Sciences Center At Clarkson Doctors Building North

4242 Farnam St., Suite 650, 
Omaha, NE 
402-559-8600
Experience:
13+ years
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Hesham Ghonim is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. Dr. Ghonim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anton Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Anton Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy.

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What are the latest Anton Syndrome Clinical Trials?
Visual Restoration of Losses Caused by Cortical Damage: a New Protocol to Promote Fast Recovery
Visual Restoration of Losses Caused by Cortical Damage: a New Protocol to Promote Fast Recovery
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: March 04, 2026
Intervention Type: Device, Behavioral
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: This is a randomized, pilot interventional study in participants with visual field deficit (VFD) caused by cortical lesion. Damage to the primary visual cortex (V1) causes a contra-lesional, homonymous loss of conscious vision termed hemianopsia, the loss of one half of the visual field. The goal of this project is to elaborate and refine a rehabilitation protocol for VFD participants. It is hypot...

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Mechanisms of Visual Restoration After Occipital Stroke (MOVROS)
Mechanisms of Visual Restoration After Occipital Stroke (MOVROS)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 04, 2025
Intervention Type: Diagnostic test

Summary: This project will collect brain imaging data to quantify the effects of early visual cortex damage and visual training interventions on the structure and function of the residual visual system. Our goal is to improve understanding of the consequences of permanent visual cortex damage in humans, and to understand how visual training impacts the function of the residual visual system to restore perc...

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