Abstract
People who are totally blind are prone to a cyclic form of insomnia, designated in medical terminology as non-24-hour sleep-wake syndrome. It is caused by a lack of synchrony between the internal body clock and the daily sloop-wake schedule. This article describes the clinical features and biological basis of the disorder and discusses the implications for its management and treatment.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 145-161 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness |
| Volume | 92 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology
- Rehabilitation
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