Visual Snow Initiative

Sierra Domb, Founder & CEO of the Visual Snow Initiative (VSI), was recently featured by The Mighty. In the article, Sierra shares more about #VisualSnowSyndrome (VSS) 🧠, the mission behind VSI, and her personal medical journey living with

🧠 More than 325 neuro-optometrists and vision rehabilitation professionals attended a lecture on the neuro-optometric management of Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS) at the 2026 OVDRA Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky.

🎙️ In case you missed it, listen to Episode 84 of On One Condition featuring Sierra Domb, founder of the Visual Snow Initiative. Hosted by Sylvain Berthelot, On One Condition highlights real stories and honest conversations about living with different health conditions.

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New Accessibility Features Are Now Available on the #VisualSnowInitiative Website 💙 Everyone experiences #VisualSnowSyndrome (VSS) differently, which is why we’re excited to introduce new accessibility tools designed to create a more comfortable and personalized browsing

may experience, helping more people better understand the condition and its impact on daily life. Dr. Montañez is an optometrist based in the Canary Islands, Spain, as well as a collaborator with the #VisualSnowInitiative and a member of the VSI Doctor Directory. 🌍

Thank you to Dr. Vicente Martin Montañez for helping bring greater awareness to #VisualSnowSyndrome (VSS) through educational content in #Spanish. 💙 In his video, Dr. Montañez explains what VSS is and highlights some of the visual and neurological symptoms individuals

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚 Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS) can have a major impact on mental health and daily life. While awareness and research are growing, many people still face misunderstanding, and misdiagnosis. Thank you for raising awareness on VSS!

Comment if you have #VisualSnowSyndrome. 💙

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This peer-moderated virtual group provides supportive face-to-face conversations, friendly and relatable connections, emotional encouragement, and a safe space to share experiences. (Note: This group is not for medical advice. Please follow the guidelines.)

Join us TODAY for our Visual Snow Syndrome Support Group @ 8:00 PM (EST)! 💬 📅 Don’t forget to mark your calendar for future sessions: Every first Wednesday of the month at 8:00 PM EST Every third Tuesday of the month at 2:00 PM EST

These findings highlight that VSS in children is not rare and can impact how they see and experience the world every day. To learn more and access resources for children and families, visit vsikids.org

In this study: • 1 in 10 children aged 5 to 17 experienced visual snow • 8.6% met the full criteria for Visual Snow Syndrome 📊 • 47% experienced afterimages (palinopsia) • 77% experienced different types of #migraines 🧠

It is described as countless tiny flickering dots across the entire visual field, like static on a TV screen 📺✨. When these symptoms persist for more than 3 months and are accompanied by additional visual disturbances, they meet the criteria for #VSS.

A recent study of 1,324 children reveals how common Visual Snow Syndrome is in pediatric populations. Visual snow is the primary symptom of #VisualSnowSyndrome (VSS).

Showcasing the diverse experiences of those with #VSS helps deepen understanding of the condition and the different ways it can affect daily life.

and other potential issues such as tinnitus and balance problems. He also notes some individuals may experience these symptoms to varying degrees, emphasizing the importance of understanding eye health from a neurology perspective.

Thank you to Dr. Joseph Allen (@DoctorEyeHealth) for raising awareness, educating others about Visual Snow Syndrome, and joining our cause. 💙 In his latest short video, Dr. Allen offers insight into symptoms associated with #VisualSnowSyndrome such migraines, photopsia,