How is Visual Snow diagnosed?

I am not sure. Visual snow does not show up on MRIs or eye exams.

There isn't a diagnostic test for visual snow yet. Research have shown hyperperfusion of visual cortex in Pet Scan.

Only recognized by a neuro-othamologist once enough people report the symptom. 'It's the tinnitus of vision'.

Only through spect scans and patient description

It is not really recognized as a real condition sometimes, so a self diagnosis is acceptable

You can visit a neurologist to diagnose your condition, however many times victims have to diagnose themselves because many doctors are not familiar with the syndrome

Generally, visual snow is self diagnosed. I went to the eye doctor about my problem, and she had no idea what I was talking about and had never heard of visual snow before. If you see a light snow like pattern or static in your vision. It is likely that you have visual snow.

Eye exam with a specialist familiar with VS

Diagnose it yourself, doctors are creatures to be afraid of. There are very rare people who know about what you got, no need to panick. We're all here to help!

By a neuro-ophthalmologist. I have yet to find one and get a proper diagnosis however

I was referred to a neuro-opthamologist who made the diagnosis.

It is currently diagnosed by a health provider/doctor after a person has 3 or more of the symptoms.
Eye exams do not show VS as it is a neurological condition.

Usually an Opthalmologist can diagnose this syndrome. However, few experienced doctors were able to, due to the disease being rare and new.

How Is Visual Snow Syndrome Diagnosed?
To make this diagnosis, your healthcare provider will:

Take a health history
Complete a physical examination
Refer you for an eye exam
Conduct a neurological exam
Before diagnosing visual snow syndrome, other medical conditions need to be ruled out. The diagnosis will be made if you have seen "snow" or "static" consistently for longer than three months and have two or more of the following symptoms:10

Sensitivity to light
Impaired night vision
Seeing something when it is no longer there
Other visual changes, such as seeing floating objects

A History of Misdiagnosis
In the past, people with visual snow syndrome were often misdiagnosed. Common misdiagnoses included:

Migraine
Psychogenic disorder, which means the symptoms have a psychological root
Post-hallucinogenic drug use flashback

Most people with visual snow syndrome, however, have no history of drug abuse. Their symptoms also don't get better with standard migraine treatment.

Today, healthcare providers know more about visual snow syndrome and are better at spotting it. If you think you have the condition but were diagnosed with something else, consider getting a second opinion.

There's still much to know about visual snow syndrome. For this reason, a diagnosis may be elusive at first. Your healthcare team may include a neurologist, an ophthalmologist, and a psychologist.

I would suggest seeking out a clinician who has experience of dealing with Visual Snow patients. Many can be found via the internet and you can usually find someone within reasonable travelling distance to your location. If this is not possible then a video or telephone appointment may be offered.