1. The term "Amaurosis" is used in psychiatry to refer to the sudden and complete loss of the ability to distinguish objects or colors.
2. As with any mental health problem, determining “amaurosis” is a process of establishing cause and effect. It should be noted that this term is not a diagnosis in the medical sense of the word, since its occurrence is unlikely to be traced to any specific biological mechanism. Basically, the diagnosis of amaurosis is made on the basis of patient complaints and with the help of additional research methods, such as medical observation and behavior analysis.
3. “Hysterical amaurosis” is a psychological phenomenon caused by the emotional state of the patient and expressed in loss of visual perception during periods of stress. The presence of such a phenomenon is usually indicated by complaints in medical practice, as well as symptoms of visual impairment and the presence of certain personality traits in the patient. The diagnostic algorithm will consist of the following points: * Examination of the patient in order to identify the main symptoms and diagnose possible factors; * Conducting special tests and studying the patient’s mental state; * Collect information about symptoms and current situation in the form of conversations and interviews based on medical questions.
4. The main symptoms that are characteristic of the disease are loss of vision at certain points in life, that is, blindness, and