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Hamit Ozyurek¹, Pinar Altiaylik Ozer², Rohat Oztepeli³

¹Department of Pediatric Neurology, Ankara City Hospital.

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Visual snow syndrome (VSS) is a rare neurological condition causing persistent visual snow. This case highlights the importance of considering VSS in teenagers with ongoing visual disturbances.

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Ophthalmology

Background:

Visual snow (VS) is a rare neurological condition characterized by continuous, dynamic, flickering dots across the entire visual field.
Initially observed in migraine patients, persistent VS is now recognized as a distinct entity, visual snow syndrome (VSS).
Diagnostic criteria for VSS emphasize visual snow as the primary symptom, alongside other potential criteria.

Observation:

This report details the case of a teenage patient experiencing persistent positive visual phenomena.
The patient's symptoms mimicked the 'static' seen on an old television set, a hallmark of visual snow.

Findings:

The case underscores the challenges in diagnosing VSS, particularly in younger individuals.
Persistent positive visual phenomena require careful differential diagnosis to identify underlying causes.

Implications:

Recognizing VSS in adolescents is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
Further research into the etiology and treatment of VSS in pediatric populations is warranted.