Mindfulness Research in Visual Snow Syndrome

Описание: 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
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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
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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
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= 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
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= 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.


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ABOUT Dr Sui Wong
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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.