Researchers are finding out why a partial loss of vision can lead to hallucinations. About 40% of people with macular degeneration develop Charles Bonnet syndrome, reporting hallucinations. Unlike schizophrenia, they recognize their hallucinations are not real, and most don’t find them distressing.

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Researchers are finding out why a partial loss of vision can lead to hallucinations. About 40% of people with macular degeneration develop Charles Bonnet syndrome, reporting hallucinations. Unlike schizophrenia, they recognize their hallucinations are not real, and most don’t find them distressing.