Progress in Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) research
We recently received an update on the latest research into Charles Bonnet Syndrome from Dr Jasleen Jolly as part of a Retina UK podcast about visual hallucinations.
Jasleen reported that a measurable brain signal for CBS has now been identified. This clear physiological sign will support the education of the wider healthcare community to ensure that CBS is taken more seriously.
Now that a target has been identified in the brain, there might be an opportunity to develop therapies in the future. However, Jasleen stressed that social interaction does help to reduce hallucinations. She also suggested increasing the lighting level or reaching out to touch the hallucination as ways to stop them.
Jasleen encourages the Retina UK community to take part in CBS research studies, if invited, to help her and other scientists to demonstrate accurate prevalence rates and understand more about CBS.
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