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 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.


by Diseasemaps

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

5/28/17 by Leonardo 2000

No evidence to support that

10/2/17 by Rrakusin 2000

Not at all.

12/11/17 by Math with 100

No, not that I know of

1/12/18 by Max 3550

No but it might be genetic

3/13/18 by samanthapaige 1500

It is not contagious at all

3/22/18 by Eimear 1500

no, visual snow is not contagious

5/7/18 by L 200

No. It is a possible (hypothesized) neurological disorder, it is not contagious.

2/2/19 by Dangalangus 820

No not contagious at all.

5/28/19 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.

6/19/19 by Kiwi 500

No it isn't, it's a part of you, like a friend and it will never betray you.

9/3/19 by Yasmine Elsen 2500

Absolutely not. It’s a problem with over activity in the visual processing center if the brain

9/4/19 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.

4/6/20 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.

2/7/21 by Edward 100

No, this condition is not contagious.

9/14/21 by Kay 2670

Not at all. Visual snow is a brain disease, it's not contagious at all.

3/14/22 by Khaled 3630

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