#VisualSnowSyndrome can be hard to describe. ✍️ When people ARE able to find the right words, there’s a chance they might be dismissed by medical professionals. 👨‍⚕️😅 Traditionally, they didn’t (and some still don’t) want to go out of their way to understand #VSS because it seems too “complicated” and people didn’t know enough about it. This was due to lack of research and education. But patients are in your office for a reason. Even though VSS can seem complex, that doesn’t make the condition any less real or legitimate. There was a lack of cohesive understanding about VSS before. (Many people even used to think it was episodic migraine with aura, which has since been disproven). But now, there is scientific evidence and patient stories that provide even MORE validity! If patients struggle to find the words, please be patient, compassionate, and understanding. 🙏 Information about VSS is out there now. Even if you’ve never heard of VSS or its symptoms before, please put forth the effort to look it up, learn more, and refer your patient to the right specialist (neurologist/neuro-ophthalmologist).

📸: Quotes by Christie