A vision-impaired
person of sound mind experiences
phantom images (visions) in
their visual field.

 
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"No-one told me I may end up seeing things that aren't really there."

"How can that butterfly be so vivid when I can't even see my daughter's face?"

"I'm legally blind so why am I seeing animals in stunning detail?"

"I didn't know what was happening to me. Was this the start of dementia?"

"This weird figure appears almost daily but I know it is not real."

Listen to an ABC radio feature on CBS under 'Support', then 'Podcasts'

Listen to an ABC radio feature on CBS under 'Support', then 'Podcasts'

"The squares start at the floorboards and rise like blue lanterns."

RANZCO formally recognises Charles Bonnet Syndrome

In late September 2014, the Board of the Royal College of Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) approved a formal position on Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) as a legitimate clinical entity. Not only does the position statement outline the condition's causes and characteristics, but also highlights the need for ophthalmologists to take a more pro-active role with regard to CBS:

 

For a view of the complete RANZCO position statement, click here.

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The Charles Bonnet Syndrome Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness of CBS, what signs to look out for and how to better manage this condition.

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