Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-29378291-20160802051140/@comment-25122992-20160802095232

As it was stated by Itachi, Izanami is a technique which affects all the 5 senses instead of using only visual contact. Kabuto was protected from visual techniques via his snake brile, but still has become a victim of it. So your visual protection or the visual prowess (in case of the Byakugan user) seemingly wouldn't help you if all your remaining 4 senses aren't protected/blocked.