TY - JOUR PY - 1994// TI - Self-inflicted enucleation of both eyes JO - Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry A1 - Buhrich, N. A1 - Hayman, J. SP - 337 EP - 341 VL - 28 IS - 2 N2 - Categories of self-injurious behaviour are briefly reviewed. Serious and bizarre self injurious behaviour is usually psychotic in origin. The literature concerning self-inflicted enucleation of the eyes is reviewed and two additional patients, both with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, are reported. The lack of pain and the lack of concern shown by the patients and their management are discussed.

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