A complete lack of insight into their own blindness; the patient denies any vision loss.
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. A complete lack of insight into their own
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. but they are distinct:
It is often confused with , but they are distinct: A complete lack of insight into their own