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Review
. 2019 Sep-Oct;64(5):729-733.
doi: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2018.08.004. Epub 2018 Sep 7.

There's something in the air

Clare L Fraser  1 , Owen B White  2
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Review

There's something in the air

Clare L Fraser et al. Surv Ophthalmol. 2019 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

A 20-year-old woman presented with bilateral constant positive visual phenomenon since she was 9 years old. The symptoms had been worsening and becoming more intrusive in the last 3 years. Recently she has also had a migrainous episode. All ophthalmic and neurological investigations were normal. Her symptoms met the diagnostic criteria for visual snow. The diagnosis was explained, and the patient was reassured. Ophthalmologists and neurologists need to be aware of this condition to avoid over investigation and worsening of patient anxiety.

Keywords: cortical; migraine; visual snow.

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