Kenneth Kee

A Simple Guide to Charles Bonnet Syndrome, Diagnosis, Treatment and Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes Charles Bonnet Syndrome (Visual Release Hallucinations), Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases

Charles Bonnet Syndrome is a not well known disorder and often misdiagnosed for other illnesses.

Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) is a disorder in which a person with partial or complete vision loss (partial or total blindness) develops complex visual hallucinations.

The complex hallucinations linked with Charles Bonnet Syndrome normally comprise small animated (cartoon) images or faces.

CBS or Visual Release Hallucinations is relatively frequent among the visually-impaired

The affected patients are normally aware that the hallucinations are not real.

The frequency of visual hallucinations differs from one person to another.

Some may feel the hallucinations intermittently while others feel them daily or continuously.

These hallucinations are occasionally called 'phantom images' or 'phantom vision'.

These phantom images correlate to a person's usual visual experience.

The hallucinations patients with CBS feel can be portrayed as simple or complex.

Simple hallucinations comprise shapes and patterns while complex hallucinations comprise images of people, vehicles, animals, and plants.

Hallucination episodes can vary from a few seconds to hours and may repeatedly happen over the course of several days to years.

Most people who have Charles Bonnet syndrome have very poor vision but the Charles Bonnet syndrome can also affect people who have only a slight loss of vision or even normal vision.

The most common risk factors for developing Charles Bonnet Syndrome cause either central or peripheral vision loss:
Age-related macular degeneration
Glaucoma
Cataracts
Diabetic retinopathy
Retinitis pigmentosa
Optic neuritis
Retinal vascular occlusion
Stroke

Doctors believe the brain creates fantasy pictures or releases old pictures that are kept there to compensate for not getting images through the eyes.

There are 2 principal methods of contracting Charles Bonnet syndrome:
The result of a wide range of eye diseases - more frequent
The result of other medical disorders (e.g., stroke) or various eye procedures - Less frequent.

The hallucinatory images often happen with natural objects observed with the remaining vision.

The person might be diagnosed with Charles Bonnet syndrome if the person has:
Vision impairment
Complex visual hallucination or phantom images recently
Known what the person saw was not real (i.e., no delusions)
Knowledge that the person is not mentally ill
No noticeable issues with thinking or memory.
Not have hallucinations involving other senses, such as the hearing.
The images are solely visual (i.e., hallucinations cannot be heard, smelled, tasted or touched)

There is no known curative treatment for Charles Bonnet syndrome.

Doctors have tried medicines but they did not work.

Symptoms often improve with time, possibly because the brain becomes used to receiving fewer images to process.

However it may take years for the hallucinations to stop

The treatment measures for Charles Bonnet Syndrome may involve:
Treating the underlying cause of vision loss such as age-related macular degeneration, cataract, glaucoma, etc.
Vision aids to improve existing vision
Providing patient reassurance and emotional support
Administration of anti-epileptic or anti-anxiety medications, as needed

The restoration of vision has been shown to reduce or eliminate the visual hallucinations from Charles Bonnet Syndrome, in some cases

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Charles Bonnet Syndrome
Chapter 2 Causes
Chapter 3 Symptoms
Chapter 4 Diagnosis
Chapter 5 Treatment
Chapter 6 Prognosis
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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. April 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798215023563
• Artikelnr.: 75904980

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
This book is a blend of Dr. Kee's personal experiences and his reflections on being a family doctor in Singapore. It's a great choice if you're looking for a narrative that combines both medical knowledge and human stories.
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