Could an Infection Trigger Visual Snow Syndrome?

[Smartoad]

I recently saw an optometrist and told him about an ongoing condition i have that is referred to as visual snow. Visual snow is like TV static but over your vision, and gets worse at night. He told me that what I was seeing was the proteins in the jelly stuff behind my pupil and stuff, but this doesn't explain why they are multicolored and constant. Also, related to the Visual snow condition, if he is correct about seeing the proteins and white blood cells and such, would an ongoing nose problem that relates to an infection have anything to do with the visual snow? If it is an infection then would the massive increase in white blood cells to try and stop the infection be visible in my eyes, because the infection would be near them?

If anyone else has the same condition as me, then please post what you know about it, if not, then please tell me if what is happening and my conclusions are plausible.

 

[bobze]

Probably best not to seek your medical advice regarding eye care over the internet. Go see an ophthalmologist or your primary care doc first if you need a referral.

 

[lisab]

Our policy here restricts us from giving medical diagnoses.

I agree with bobze. The professional you saw, an optometrist, is in the business of selling glasses. You need to see an eye physician, an ophthalmologist.

 

[Evo]

An optometrist is a technician, not a doctor, go see an opthamologist.