A preliminary report of improved vision under hypnosis

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The purpose of this paper is to report an accidental finding which was felt to be provocative and worthy of further, more controlled, investigation. The emphasis in this report is on detailed description of the phenomenon, with a minimum of theorizing. While in a very deep hypnotic trance, 5 was induced to have both positive and negative hallucinations. On the following day, he reported spontaneously that he had been struck by the clarity of both the visions and the perceptions of actual objects while hypnotized; he had not, however, been wearing his glasses at the time, though, under normal circumstances he wore his glasses at all times. No suggestions for improved vision or extra effort had been given. 2 careful opthalmo-logical examinations were made during the following 2 weeks, confirming the fact that S's eyesight showed a significant improvement during hypnosis as opposed to the waking state.

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