Related Symptoms
In addition to visual snow, many sufferers have other types of visual disturbances such as starbursts, increased afterimages, floaters, trails, and many others.
Non-visual symptoms such as tinnitus, depersonalization-derealization, fatigue, speech difficulties and cognitive dysfunction (brain fog) are frequently encountered. Secondary psychiatric sequelae such as anxiety, panic attacks or depression may develop and necessitate appropriate treatment.
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