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

Danielle Anderson; Laura Pankow; Daniel Luchins

doi:10.1097/00013614-200407000-00008

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

Danielle Anderson^*, Laura Pankow, Daniel Luchins

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Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

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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 language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	204-211
Number of pages	8
Journal	Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation
Volume	20
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00013614-200407000-00008
State	Published - Jan 1 2004

Keywords

Geriatric
Rehabilitation
Visual hallucination

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Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation
Geriatrics and Gerontology

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