A complete lack of insight into their own blindness; the patient denies any vision loss.
It is a rare neurological disorder where patients are (their eyes work, but the brain's visual center is damaged) yet they adamantly believe they can see. 🧠 Key Features of the Syndrome A complete lack of insight into their own
To explain away their inability to see, the brain "makes up" visual descriptions. For example, a patient might describe a doctor's tie in detail, even though they cannot see it. For example, a patient might describe a doctor's
It is often confused with , but they are distinct: ⚡ Anton vs
Patients may walk into walls or furniture but will offer excuses—like the room being too dark or the furniture being moved—rather than admitting they are blind.
Typically caused by damage to the occipital lobes (the brain's visual processing center), often due to a stroke or head injury. ⚡ Anton vs. Charles Bonnet Syndrome
The condition you are looking for is the (also known as Anton's syndrome or visual anosognosia).