Abstract
The Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry (SLJP) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published bi annually by the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists.The Journal publishes original papers, brief reports including case reports and commentaries relevant to psychiatry and allied sciences. The Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry is committed to maintaining and conforming to the editorial and ethical standards recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors.Cover“Perseverance”. These tenacious fishermen in Mannar continue their livelihood despite numerous difficulties. L. N. P. Samarasinghe, Acting Consultant Psychiatrist, Base Hospital Nikaweratiya, Sri Lanka.
Highlights
Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) refers to complex visual hallucinations experienced by people with either partial or complete visual impairment, who are otherwise psychologically normal
The condition is named after Charles Bonnet, who in 1760 documented the vivid and complex visual hallucinations experienced by his 87-yearold grandfather, who had a severe visual impairment (1)
Mrs S is a 61-year-old female, who was referred to the liaison psychiatry unit by a Consultant Ophthalmologist, in the context of her experiencing persistent, clear and vivid visual hallucinations for the last five years
Summary
Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) refers to complex visual hallucinations experienced by people with either partial or complete visual impairment, who are otherwise psychologically normal. The condition is named after Charles Bonnet, who in 1760 documented the vivid and complex visual hallucinations experienced by his 87-yearold grandfather, who had a severe visual impairment (1). This condition is reported in 11-14% of people with visual impairment (1).
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