"Man with Rare Disorder Sees Haunting 'Demon Faces'"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Victor Sharrah was diagnosed with prosopometamorphopsia (PMO), a rare neurological disorder causing faces to appear distorted, after experiencing demonic facial distortions following carbon monoxide poisoning and a head injury. Researchers at Dartmouth College created digital representations of his visual experiences, shedding light on the condition. PMO symptoms often resolve but can persist for years, and may be underreported and misdiagnosed as mental health disorders. Sharrah copes with the condition by wearing green-tinted glasses and aims to raise awareness to prevent others from unnecessary institutionalization and medication.