Epilepsy

[jchiu]

Hi,

I was wondering what is there on TV, computers, or video games that I should avoid. Is it better to do something else that does not involve light flickering? Should I do sports more then during my breaks?

[jchiu]

Hi,

It has been a long time since you reply my question, but I will really like to thank you for helping me. There is just one thing I really want to ask about is: I did not have photosensitive epilepsy before so how come I have it now?

Jason Chiu

[Dr_Aparna]

Hi,
Photosensitive epilepsy is a form of epilepsy in which seizures are triggered by visual stimuli that form patterns in time or space, such as flashing lights, bold, regular patterns, or regular moving patterns.
Persons with PSE experience epileptiform seizures upon exposure to certain visual stimuli.Television has traditionally been the most common source of seizures in PSE. For patients with PSE, it is especially hazardous to view television in a dark room, at close range, or when the television is out of adjustment and is showing a rapidly flickering image.
No cure is available for PSE, although the sensitivity of some patients may diminish over time. Medical treatment is available to reduce sensitivity, with sodium valproate being commonly prescribed. Patients can also learn to avoid situations in which they might be exposed to stimuli that trigger seizures and/or take steps to diminish their sensitivity (as by covering one eye) if they are unavoidably exposed. These actions together can reduce the risk of seizures to almost zero for many PSE patients.
ref:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photosensitive_epilepsy