Persistent Palinopsia Following Ingestion of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD)
Archives of Ophthalmology January 1, 1996 DOI: 10.1001/archopht.1996.01100130045007 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThree patients developed persistent palinopsia (recurring or prolonged afterimages) after taking LSD. Clinicians should ask about past LSD use in anyone presenting with seemingly spontaneous, isolated palinopsia. Recognizing this syndrome could prevent unnecessary anxiety and excessive diagnostic testing.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Case series Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 3 |
| Population | Patients who developed persistent palinopsia after LSD ingestion |
| Intervention | LSD |
| Topics | Anxiety LSD |
| Keywords | Ingestion Afterimage Hallucinogen Medicine |
| Citations | 64 |
| Key finding | Persistent palinopsia can develop following LSD ingestion, and clinicians should consider past LSD use in patients with isolated palinopsia to avoid unnecessary testing. |
Abstract
We have described three patients in whom persistent palinopsia developed following ingestion of LSD. Clinicians should inquire about past LSD use in all patients who initially have seemingly spontaneous, isolated palinopsia. Recognition of this distinctive clinical syndrome associated with LSD use might avoid unnecessary anxiety and excessive diagnostic tests for patients with this disorder.