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What is the definition of Charles Bonnet Syndrome?
Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) is a disease in which visual hallucinations occur as a result of vision loss. CBS is not thought to be related to psychosis or dementia and people with CBS are aware that their hallucinations are not real. The hallucinations people with CBS experience can be described as simple or complex. Simple hallucinations include shapes and patterns, while complex include images of people, vehicles, animals, and plants. Hallucination episodes can range from a few seconds to hours and may recur over the course of several days to years. The cause of CBS is not well understood, but it is thought to be related to the brain continuing to interpret images, even in their absence. There are many underlying diseases of vision loss that are associated with CBS, such as macular degeneration and stroke. Hallucinations may resolve in instances where the the underlying vision issue can be corrected (such as with cataracts).
What are the alternative names for Charles Bonnet Syndrome?
  • Charles Bonnet syndrome
  • CBS
Who are the top Charles Bonnet Syndrome Local Doctors?
Dr. Laura W. Mccray
Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
Dr. Laura W. Mccray
Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

University Of Vermont Medical Center Inc

1 S Prospect St, 
Burlington, VT 
 (59.5 mi)
802-847-0000
Languages Spoken:
English

Laura Mccray is a Family Medicine specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Burlington, Vermont. Dr. Mccray and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Charles Bonnet Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Dr. Sean T. Maloney
Family Medicine
Dr. Sean T. Maloney
Family Medicine

University Of Vermont Medical Center Inc

111 Colchester Ave, 
Burlington, VT 
 (59.8 mi)
802-847-0000
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Sean Maloney is a Family Medicine provider in Burlington, Vermont. Dr. Maloney and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Charles Bonnet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Heavy Metal Poisoning, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Maloney is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Deepak K. Gupta
Neurology
Dr. Deepak K. Gupta
Neurology

University Of Vermont Medical Center Inc

111 Colchester Ave, 
Burlington, VT 
 (59.8 mi)
802-847-0000
Experience:
16+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Deepak Gupta is a Neurologist in Burlington, Vermont. Dr. Gupta has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Charles Bonnet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Tardive Dyskinesia, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center