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The Eye Condition That Causes Hallucinations And Face Distortions

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Published: December 1, 2024 by RHJ Producer

On the surface, seeing hallucinations and distorted faces seems like a mental illness. However, it’s actually an issue with sight called Prosopometamorphopsia. Many people with this rare condition don’t report it because they’re afraid they’re going crazy, but our expert breaks down this condition and what more research is needed to truly understand PMO.


  • Brad Duchaine, Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Dartmouth College
  • Dartmouth College: Brad Duchaine
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  • Understanding Prosopometamorphopsia (PMO)

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Program #: 24-48Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Anxiety and Depression| Mental Health| Mental Illness| Neuroscience and Neurology| Psychology| Public HealthGuests: Brad DuchaineInstitutions & Organizations: Dartmouth CollegeHost: Greg JohnsonProducers: Jason Dickey| Polly Hansen
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