Onset of visual hallucinations in elderly individuals is a widespread problem with an elusive etiology. Many patients with this problem have visual and cognitive deficits. Intervention with optical aids has not been investigated as a means of treating these hallucinations. The authors report 3 cases in which optical aids were evaluated for efficacy in reducing frequency of visual hallucinations in elderly patients with dementia and visual deficits.
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Northwell Hlth Mather Hosp, Zucker Sch Med, Internal Med, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 USANorthwell Hlth Mather Hosp, Zucker Sch Med, Internal Med, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 USA
Buttar, Barjinder S.
Kaell, Alan T.
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Mather Hosp Northwell Heath, Grad Med Educ Residents & Fac, Accreditat Council Grad Med Educ Next Accreditat, Stony Brook, NY USANorthwell Hlth Mather Hosp, Zucker Sch Med, Internal Med, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 USA
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Hosp Senora del Prado, Unidad Valoracion Geriatr, Talavera De La Reina 45600, Toledo, SpainHosp Senora del Prado, Unidad Valoracion Geriatr, Talavera De La Reina 45600, Toledo, Spain