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Visual Snow: A Case Series from Israel.

Eran Berkowitz¹, Yaron River², Kathleen Digre³

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel.

Case Reports in Ophthalmology

|June 30, 2020

Summary

Visual snow syndrome is a recognized physiological disorder characterized by persistent visual disturbances. Increased awareness and research are crucial for better understanding and treatment of this condition.

Keywords:

Nyctalopia Palinopsia Photophobia Visual snow

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Ophthalmology
Neurology
Visual Neuroscience

Background:

Visual snow is an underrecognized condition.
It may be misdiagnosed as persistent visual aura.
It is now understood as a distinct physiological disorder.

Observation:

The study examined symptoms and clinical features of visual snow in six patients.
Patients were evaluated across Ophthalmology and Neurology departments.
This case series highlights the presentation of visual snow syndrome.

Findings:

Visual snow presents with specific symptoms and clinical characteristics.
The disorder is now understood as a physiological condition, not solely a visual aura.
Accurate identification differentiates it from other visual disturbances.

Implications:

Promoting awareness of visual snow syndrome among clinicians is vital.
Further quantitative and qualitative research is needed.
Enhanced understanding may lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for visual snow.