Hysterical amaurosis (a case report)

Authors

  • Т. А. Красновид SI "The Filatov Institute of Eye Diseases and Tissue Therapy of the NAMS of Ukraine"; Odesa (Ukraine)
  • Н. П. Грубник SI "The Filatov Institute of Eye Diseases and Tissue Therapy of the NAMS of Ukraine"; Odesa (Ukraine)
  • О. Ю. Терлецкая SI "The Filatov Institute of Eye Diseases and Tissue Therapy of the NAMS of Ukraine"; Odesa (Ukraine)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31288/oftalmolzh20144101107

Keywords:

hysterical amaurosis, trauma

Abstract

Purpose: To present the case of hysterical amaurosis.

Material and methods: The patient (the woman) of 30 years was observed. The main complaints were bilateral loss of vision after trauma.

Results: Hysterical amaurosis was diagnosed. It was based on the objective re­search methods of the both eyes and conclusion of psychologist Conclusion: The case of hysterical amaurosis was presented.

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Published

2026-08-12

Issue

No. 4 (2014): Journal of Ophthalmology (Ukraine)

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Case Reports

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Hysterical amaurosis (a case report). Ukr. j. ophthalmol. [Internet]. 2026 Aug. 12 [cited 2026 Aug. 24];(4):101-7. Available from: https://ua.ozhurnal.com/index.php/files/article/view/1172

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