The timing and frequency, as well as the degree and complexity, of the hallucinations can vary widely. They tend to occur upon awakening and usually last only a few minutes. Typically, the timing and frequency have a distinctive pattern. However, no association has been found between the complexity of the hallucinations and the severity of vision loss.

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