Nina has Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS), which is a common condition among people who’ve lost their sight. It causes people who have lost a lot of vision to have hallucinations. Sometimes, they see simple repeated patterns or shapes, such as grids or brickwork patterns. However, others – like Nina – can experience complex hallucinations of people, objects and landscapes. CBS hallucinations are silent and don’t involve any of the other senses. Although they can be disturbing or frightening, people

The symptoms and hallucinations of Charles Bonnet syndrome can be scary, but there are ways to manage them. Amit & Guide Dog Kika is here to share his experiences and advice to help. We’re always here to give support and advice, so if you’re worried, please call 0303 123 9999 or visit www.rnib.org.uk/cbs [Video description: Dr Amit stands in front of two posters in black frames, and speaks straight into the camera. He has black hair and a beard and wears a blue sports jacket with the collar turn