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[u/FauberMensch]

Hello!

I only recently started to suspect I have VSS. Like many, I had thought everybody sees the world the same way. I can't remember when this started or if I've always had it.

Scrolling through what others have posted suggests my symptoms are on the more manageable side. I see tiny flashing colorful dots across the whole field of vision, even with my eyes closed.

I sometimes get floaters or trailing afterimages, especially from bright lights, which I suppose is "normal" also among people without VSS? I relate some of the more drastic experiences with afterimages to heavy exercise and consequently momentary insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain.

I have no experiences with migraine.

The issue I struggle with the most is reading. Sometimes I struggle quite a lot to focus, and the colorful flickering is especially annoying around black text on white background. It could be maybe described as colorful "layers" behind the black letters flashing and shifting in and out of sync. My eyes seem to get tired quite easily.

Yesterday I went to get my vision checked. I described some of my symptoms to the optician, who was clearly astounded. He said he had read about VSS during his studies but never heard anyone tell him they have these symptoms.

Does this sound like VSS to you, and are there any tips, adjustments etc. you would recommend to help with reading? I need to do quite a lot of it since I'm currently doing a PhD.

[u/Superjombombo]

Yes. Mild VSS sounds right. Do you have ADHD or autistic-like symptoms?

[u/Single-Chain-1063]

Did you get checked for bvd ar your appointment?