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Is Visual Snow contagious?

Is Visual Snow transmitted from person to person? Is Visual Snow contagious? What are the routes of contagion? People with experience in Visual Snow help solve this question.

Is Visual Snow contagious?

Visual Snow is not contagious. It is a condition characterized by the perception of tiny flickering dots or static in a person's field of vision. It is believed to be caused by hyperexcitability of the cells in the visual cortex of the brain. While the exact cause is unknown, it is not transmitted from person to person through any means. If you are experiencing visual snow, it is recommended to consult with a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and management.



Is Visual Snow contagious?


Visual Snow is a condition characterized by the perception of tiny flickering dots or static in a person's field of vision. It can also be accompanied by other visual disturbances such as floaters, light sensitivity, and afterimages.


Visual Snow is not contagious. It is considered a neurological condition that affects the way the brain processes visual information. While the exact cause of Visual Snow is still unknown, it is believed to be related to hyperexcitability of certain cells in the brain's visual processing system.


Visual Snow is typically a chronic condition that can persist for years or even a lifetime. It can significantly impact a person's quality of life, causing visual discomfort and difficulty with tasks that require clear vision. However, it is important to note that Visual Snow is not a result of an infection or a communicable disease.


If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of Visual Snow, it is recommended to consult with a healthcare professional, such as an ophthalmologist or a neurologist, for a proper diagnosis and management plan.


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No, it's not. Visual snow is a non-communicable disease.

Posted May 28, 2017 by Leonardo 2000
No evidence to support that

Posted Oct 2, 2017 by Rrakusin 2000
Not at all.

Posted Dec 11, 2017 by Math with 100
No, not that I know of

Posted Jan 12, 2018 by Max 3550
No but it might be genetic

Posted Mar 13, 2018 by samanthapaige 1500
It is not contagious at all

Posted Mar 22, 2018 by Eimear 1500
no, visual snow is not contagious

Posted May 7, 2018 by L 200
No. It is a possible (hypothesized) neurological disorder, it is not contagious.

Posted Feb 2, 2019 by Dangalangus 820
No not contagious at all.

Posted May 28, 2019 by Labnjab 2500
VS (visual snow) is not contagious, from what researchers have determined, it is a condition in the eyes and/or brain that causes VS. VS is not a disease, it's more of a condition that is in no way contagious.

Posted Jun 19, 2019 by Kiwi 500
No it isn't, it's a part of you, like a friend and it will never betray you.

Posted Sep 3, 2019 by Yasmine Elsen 2500
Absolutely not. It’s a problem with over activity in the visual processing center if the brain

Posted Sep 4, 2019 by Denali 2550
Currently, it is believed that visual snow is a neurological disease caused by the nerves connected to the eyes not being linked properly to the brain. Neurological conditions can't be passed on like a virus or bacteria.

Posted Apr 6, 2020 by Zander Polk 100
Even if it is not contagious, just by describing it I made some people realise that they had it too, they thought it was just normal vision, as I did too as I had it since i was born.

Posted Feb 7, 2021 by Edward 100
No, this condition is not contagious.

Posted Sep 14, 2021 by Kay 2670
Not at all. Visual snow is a brain disease, it's not contagious at all.

Posted Mar 14, 2022 by Khaled 3630

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