When I was 11, I saw a video on TikTok mentioning that some people see static in their vision 24/7, and I was perplexed because I had static in my vision 24/7. So, I went to my mum and announced that some people don’t see static all the time, and how crazy that was. She looked at me like I was insane because she didn’t see static in her vision 24/7. She decided to do a little research, and after sifting through a million things about auras and witchcraft, she found Visual Snow Syndrome and quickly booked an assessment with our GP. After a bit, he referred us to my neurologist, Dr. Owen White. He did a quick assessment and I was soon diagnosed with Visual Snow.
The first 2-3 years of high school were hell, with chronic migraines and photosensitivity. Eventually, things smoothed out after going through the tough years of puberty, and I would only have severe migraines about once a month. Now, at 16, my experiences have made me want to pursue neurology to help others who suffer from my condition.
