Photosensitive Epilepsy Causes

Seizures with or sensitivity to light. photosensitivity. In some patients with epilepsy when they see flashing lights or a pattern to make seizures more called "photosensitive epilepsy" is encouraging. For example, a photosensitive screen or a flashing light. Animation. Such as video games or computer screen color TV with multi-colored alternates. It's not that these lights will make time fly. There are also other factors such as the frequency of the light, which is generally in the range of 5-30 Hz stimulation frequency, brightness, contrast of the background light. The distance between the view and the light source. Length of light.

Photosensitive Epilepsy Causes

• Flashing light
• Bright, contrasting patterns such as white bars against a black background
• Flashing white light followed by darkness
• Stimulating images that take up your complete field of vision, such as being very close to a TV screen
• Certain colors, such as red and blue

Some specific examples of situations or events that can trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy are:

• Nightclub and theater lights, including strobe lights
• TV screens and computer monitors
• Flashing lights on police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and safety alarms
• Visual effects in movies, TV shows, and video games
• Malfunctioning fluorescent lights and moving escalators
• Light viewed through a fast-moving ceiling fan
• Sunlight viewed through slanted blinds or stair railings
• Sun shining through tree leaves or reflecting off water
• Bold, striped wallpaper and fabric
• Cameras with multiple flashes or many cameras flashing at the same time
• Fireworks

Also, people with photosensitive epilepsy may be at increased risk for a seizure if they are:

• Tired
• Intoxicated
• Play video games too long without a break