A case study of hypnotically induced tubular vision

Abstract

Tubular vision, correepondmg in size and shape to the clinical symptom most commonly noted in hysterical amblyopia, was induced hypnotically in a trained subject. After confirmation of her contracted field of vision by ophthalmological examination, the subject waa systematically exposed to a variety of stimuli presented outside the tubular field. Theoretical and clinical implications of the findings are discussed.