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Re: Colourful, Tiny Dots
Kat wrote:
For years I've been able to see these colourful, tiny, dots (almost like a snowy tv screen... but colourful), but in the beginning... it wasn't so bothersome. Now it is. I'm 20, I remember having them since I was 14, I think - I can't quite remember since my memory isn't all too great. It is more prominant at night - it's hard to see in the dark with these. I've asked doctors and optometrists about it, however, no one could answer this.
What could cause this?
Dr Carol Doman's response:
Kat,
What you’re describing sounds like what is known as ‘visual snow’. It is a fairly rare condition with little research on the condition. It is thought that in some people it may be a part of a condition called persistent migraine aura, where a migraine may have brought on the symptoms and for some reason they have persisted past the actual migraine. They seem to think that the cause could be ophthalmological, neurological or psychological; however there are no definitive causes in a lot of cases. This must be a terrible thing to be experiencing especially when no one could tell you what it was. I hope my answer helps to at least explain what you might be suffering from. If your eyes are completely healthy I would recommend visiting your family physician to discuss the situation and perhaps they can refer you to a specialist for further investigation.
Dr. Doman
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