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Mindfulness Research in Visual Snow Syndrome

In this video I share the background about how mindfulness research in Visual Snow Syndrome started, and the results of the first study. I am grateful that this work was awarded the J. Lawton Smith 2025 award for the most impactful research in Neuro-Ophthalmology. Key Moments In This Episode ======================== 00:00 Why I am doing mindfulness research in Visual Snow Syndrome 00:15 Outline of what I'll cover in this episode 00:24 My duties as a medical doctor and researcher 01:34 The first time I met a person with Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS) 02:08 Insights from a busy clinic and research progress in VSS 03:08 Lifestyle Interventions as part of my toolkit for clinical care 03:27 Mindfulness teacher training 03:34 Inspiration from Jon Kabat-Zinn 04:30 The research hypothesis tested 04:53 Start of the first research study on mindfulness in VSS 05:32 Study set up 05:48 Study interruption 06:09 Silver lining 06:23 Results of interim analysis 06:58 Functional MRI 07:18 Funding from Visual Snow Initiative; Eye Hope; GSTT Charity 07:48 Final study results 08:31 Functional MRI results 09:13 Neuroplasticity 09:26 Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) Study Design 10:26 Current updates and plans with RCT results 11:01 What type of Mindfulness intervention 11:29 Why MBCT was chosen for the mindfulness intervention 11:59 Modifications to MBCT (MBCT-vision) for VSS RESOURCES ======================== VSS RESEARCH PAPERS - Wong SH, Wingrove J. Mindfulness and MBCT-vision (mindfulness-based cognitive therapy modified for visual symptoms) for visual snow syndrome: a therapeutic perspective. Front Neurol. 2025 Jul 1;16:1596642. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2025.1596642. PMID: 40667470 = FREE to DOWNLOAD = LINK: https://bit.ly/vss-mindfulness-framework = NOTES: This paper shares the concepts behind our treatment strategies for Visual Snow Syndrome. This is an academic paper written for healthcare professionals Wong SH, et al. Visual Snow Syndrome Improves With Modulation of Resting-State Functional MRI Connectivity After Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: An Open-Label Feasibility Study. J Neuroophthalmol. 2024 Mar 1;44(1):112-118. doi: 10.1097/WNO.0000000000002013. Epub 2023 Nov 15. PMID: 37967050 = FREE to DOWNLOAD = LINK: https://bit.ly/vss-mindfulness-study2022 = NOTES: This is the first research study to show that Mindfulness can change the brain networks and improve Visual Snow Syndrome. MINDFULNESS BOOK - Mindfulness for Brain Health = NOTES: I wrote this book as show how people can implement mindfulness into their daily lives, easily. = Available in print, audiobook and eBook formats where all good books are sold = LEARN MORE: https://books2read.com/mindfulness-br... THURSDAY TIPS NEWSLETTER - Sign up for my popular newsletter where I share bite-sized brain health tips to thrive on Thursdays = https://bit.ly/drwongbrainhealth WEBSITE - http://www.drsuiwongmd.com ABOUT Dr Sui Wong ======================== I am a practising medical doctor (MD FRCP) working as a Neurologist and Neuro-Ophthalmologist, and an active neuroscience researcher. My research work is inspired by questions arising from my busy clinical practice. I am grateful that my clinical and research work has been recognised with awards, including the J. Lawton Smith 2025 Award for the most impactful Neuro-Ophthalmology research. My mission is to inspire and empower people with science-backed strategies to improve their brain health and well-being, informed by my clinical experience and research. DISCLAIMER - This channel is for educational purposes only and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Its aim is to inspire you to take action for your health and wellbeing. The content shared here is separate from my clinical duties as a neurologist and neuro-ophthalmologist, and my academic work as a clinician-neuroscientist, though informed by my experience and expertise in both.