2025/11/20 by Halide Bilge Türközer, Paulo Lizano, C.A. Tamminga +1 · 1 voice
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Medicine · Neuroscience · #Hallucinations in medical conditions #Retinal Development and Disorders #Schizophrenia research and treatment
paper · doi:10.1016/j.biopsych.2025.11.005
openalex created_date 2025/11/19 · openalex publication_date 2025/11/20 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
The visual system, as one of the most well understood components of the central nervous system, offers a unique framework for understanding mechanistic aspects of psychosis. In this review, we explore the clinical translational potential of visual system alterations in psychosis spectrum disorders, emphasizing their relevance across neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative processes. The current evidence supporting the clinical significance of visual alterations is reviewed, covering aspects from the retina to low- and mid-level visual regions of the brain and emphasizing the feasibility, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness of vision science tools. We also discuss the therapeutic promise of visual system assessments for guiding personalized treatments, monitoring responses to novel pharmacological agents, and advancing approaches such as visual remediation and noninvasive brain stimulation to target vision-related symptoms in psychosis spectrum disorders. By addressing current gaps and proposing a roadmap for integrating these tools into psychiatric research and clinical care, this review underscores the significant potential of leveraging the visual system to enhance diagnostic precision and improve clinical outcomes in psychosis spectrum disorders.