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Our News & Research section features important updates on the Visual Snow Initiative, including research studies, interviews, projects, and other relevant information about our global efforts and progress regarding Visual Snow Syndrome.
New Study Finds Visual Snow Syndrome Prevalence in Saudi Arabia is Similar to Other Countries
A new study has found that Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS) affects approximately 3.8% of adults…
How Can I Explain Visual Snow Syndrome to My Friends and Family?
Living with Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS) can be challenging, especially when trying to explain the…
Visual Snow Syndrome: Structural vs. Functional Neuroplasticity
The human brain is not static. It constantly adapts, reorganizes, and rewires itself in response…
Researchers Discover Possible Genetic Link in Visual Snow Syndrome Family Study
A newly published study, Learnings from Familial Visual Snow Syndrome: A Case Series, has provided…
Neuro-Optometric Management of Visual Snow Syndrome Presented at National Optometry Conference
The Optometric Vision Development and Rehabilitation Association’s (OVDRA) Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, featured an…
Visual Snow Initiative Website Now Offers New Accessibility Features
The Visual Snow Initiative is excited to introduce a new accessibility button on the corner…
Visual Snow Syndrome and Brain Development: How the New Cambridge Study May Provide Insight Into VSS Onset, Symptoms, and Additional Treatments
Understanding Brain Development and Visual Snow Syndrome Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS) can occur from birth,…
On One Condition New Podcast Episode: Sierra Domb on Visual Snow Syndrome
On One Condition is a podcast dedicated to exploring the realities of living with specific…
The Visual Snow Initiative Website, a Central Hub for VSS Information and Resources
The Visual Snow Initiative (VSI) website, accessible at visualsnowinitiative.org, serves as a centralized hub for…
Ongoing and Future Research that Has Been Funded by the Visual Snow Initiative (VSI)
Core Mechanisms and Clinical Understanding of Visual Snow Syndrome Focus: Etiology (root causes), biology, pathophysiology,…
Latest Research Articles
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Can Blind, Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing People Have Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS)? Does VSS Affect Them Differently?
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BBC Science Focus Brings Greater Recognition to Visual Snow Syndrome
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Sierra Domb Shares Her Visual Snow Syndrome Journey With CNBC Cures
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New Research in Japan Explores Visual Snow Syndrome and Its Connection With Migraine
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New Research Explores Somatosensory Processing in Visual Snow Syndrome
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Visual Snow Syndrome Is Now Featured on the NIH Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
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