The possible role of vision rehabilitation in the treatment of visual hallucinations in the elderly

Danielle Anderson*, Laura Pankow, Daniel Luchins

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Visual hallucinations in the elderly population are a common and frequently unapprised phenomenon. In these patients, often there are abnormalities of visual function. There are a few case reports that have demonstrated a decrease in visual hallucinations with the use of optical aids. Although this area is understudied, this article looks at the possible role that the low vision specialist may play in the reduction of visual hallucinations in the geriatric population.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)204-211
Number of pages8
JournalTopics in Geriatric Rehabilitation
Volume20
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2004

Keywords

  • Geriatric
  • Rehabilitation
  • Visual hallucination

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation
  • Geriatrics and Gerontology

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