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Geriatrics - Charles Bonnet Syndrome Flashcards

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What is Charles Bonnet Syndrome?

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Condition that causes visual hallucinations in patients with vision loss, mainly know that the hallucinations are fake

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What conditions are associated with Charles Bonnet Syndrome?

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Age-related macular degeneration
Glaucoma
Cataracts

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What is the key symptom of Charles Bonnet Syndrome?

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Visual hallucinations that the patients knows are not real
- Animals
- Children
- Scenic places

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How is Charles Bonnet Syndrome diagnosed?

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Clinical diagnosis

Neurological and ophthalmic examinations to rule out other potential causes

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