Today we’d like to introduce you to Scott4Summers.
Hi Scott4Summers , so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
7 years ago, my life changed in a way I never saw coming—literally.
One day, my vision began to shift. I started seeing static floaters and experiencing strange visual phenomena like the Bluefield entoptic effect. But it wasn’t just my eyesight. I was anxious, depressed, and disconnected from myself. I went from doctor to doctor, and each one told me my eyes looked perfectly normal. But I knew something wasn’t right. I wasn’t okay, and I was terrified I might be going blind. It was one of the loneliest times in my life. I could be surrounded by people and still feel completely alone.
About two and a half years into this, I was on YouTube desperately searching for answers. That’s when I stumbled upon a video by Matthew Renze about something called visual snow. For the first time, I heard someone describe exactly what I had been going through. That video led me to the Visual Snow Initiative website, and for the first time in years, I had a name for what I was facing.
Armed with that knowledge, I went to a doctor and brought the diagnostic criteria with me. Finally, someone understood me. I was officially diagnosed with Visual Snow Syndrome. I still had all the symptoms—but at least I knew I wasn’t going blind. There was a strange kind of peace in that.
I asked my doctor, “Okay, now that we know what this is—can you cure me?”
He looked at me and said, “There’s no cure. Not yet. It’s still not well researched.”
That was hard to hear.
Then I asked, “If you can’t cure me, how do I live with this?”
He said something that changed my life.
“You have to take back control of your vision. Stop obsessing over the static. Practice seeing through it. Focus on what’s behind it—the grass, the trees, the people, the world. Over time, you’ll retrain your brain to pay less attention to the static, and more attention to the beauty.”
That advice became a metaphor for my life. I stopped focusing on what was wrong and started noticing what was still good. I began choosing to see the beauty, the joy—the summer, even through the “snow” of my condition.
That mindset gave me an idea.
What if I could help other people with visual snow learn to “see the summer” too—not just once, but in every season of life? That’s how I came up with my brand: 4Summers. One summer for each season. A symbol of positivity and hope, no matter what you’re going through.
This is more than just a brand to me. It’s a mission. I know what it feels like to be on the edge. I’ve been so low that I even considered ending my life. And I know there are others out there feeling the same way. That’s why this matters.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. Living with Visual Snow Syndrome means my vision is constantly covered in static—24/7, even when my eyes are closed—which made everyday life overwhelming. I had frequent panic attacks and found it hard to concentrate or even hold conversations, because I’d be so distracted by the visual noise I was seeing over people’s faces. For a long time, I didn’t know what was wrong. I saw four different eye doctors over two and a half years, and they all told me my eyes were fine. That uncertainty was terrifying—I thought I was going blind. On top of that, it was hard to talk about because people either didn’t understand or thought I was exaggerating, which made it feel even more isolating.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
It was tough for me to pick just one category because I’m both a businessman and a creative, and I think that blend is what sets me apart. Professionally, I work in online marketing, helping businesses sell their products—but my deeper passion is music. That creative outlet really came to life during my struggles with Visual Snow Syndrome. Living with static in my vision 24/7, music became a way for me to escape the anxiety and find some peace. Over time, I’ve started merging those two worlds—my business skills and my love for music—into something meaningful. I’m now launching a sunglasses brand called Four Summers, a project I’m deeply involved in both creatively and strategically. What I’m most proud of is not just the brand itself, but the perseverance it took to get here. I’ve learned to push through challenges and stay committed to creating things that bring people together. Creativity isn’t just something I do—it’s who I am.
What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
For me, the most important quality behind my success is perseverance. Life will always knock you down—it’s inevitable—but what matters is how you respond. I’ve been through some really tough moments, especially with my health, but I’ve learned to keep going no matter what. Having the faith that there’s something bigger on the other side of struggle has kept me grounded. That mindset—the ability to push forward even when it’s hard—is what’s helped me grow.
Pricing:
- Sunglasses are currently in production will have more info in the next month or so
Contact Info:
- Website: https://4smrs.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4summers.life/ & https://www.instagram.com/scott4summers/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@4Summers?sub_confirmation=1 & https://www.youtube.com/@scott4summers4?sub_confirmation=1
- Other: Spotify link to ONE SMR (Songs about my eye condition): https://open.spotify.com/album/3m5ZtIgNAZMwyB2rds3kEp?si=mRepd_rrTYuknOVcc4Jw8A
Image Credits
ELIAT , Sara Abate
