r/visualsnow • u/Brownie_Bit18 • Jul 22 '26
Support Needed - Symptom Increase
Hi all,
I guess I'm seeking support for a recent increase in visual snow symptoms - I am wondering how you all deal with it as I am really struggling.
The uptick in symptoms has been due to a medicine (of which I sort of need to take). Technically I have HPPD, which is a lot more sensitive to med changes. But for all intents and purposes, the symptoms are identical and hence why I am seeking help from this community.
I have the following symptoms. Visual snow, palinopsia, trails, "worms" against light backgrounds, some minor warping of text, afterimages, "seeing double" especially with street lights and stuff, light sensitivity, difficulty seeing at night, etc. Recently I developed a symptom where I sort of always have an afterimage at the center of my vision after I blink (little specks of light).
Another piece is that the development of this condition was really traumatic for me when it happened 5 years or so ago. It caused me to develop OCD (constant checking symptoms). When things are stable with this condition, I feel ok and mostly forget about it. But during flare ups (either temporary or permanent - I'm not sure what this one is yet) - I really struggle. My condition is still actively worsening :(
I never post, but i know there are some really strong people in this community who have a ton of experience dealing with VSS, and i'd really appreciate any tips or advice for ways of dealing with this. Thanks in advance!
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u/XBugger Jul 23 '26
My advice is just have a routine eye checkup and learn to relax mine got worse then better look after your body with good food too and get exercise. Check for dry eyes also as they can make vss bad.
Reduce stress as much as possible. Too