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Photosensitive Seizures

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Spartanburg, SC

For Those Of You Where Your Seizures Are Caused By Flashing/Flickering Lights And/Or Certain Patterns...What's It Like ?? Do You Have A Seizure Everytime ??

November 30, 2020
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have photosensitive seizures and almost everytime I have flashing lights hit me in the face I have a seizure and they suck!!!!

December 1, 2020
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I haven't had a seizures from flashing lights, but they do make me uncomfortable and I have to shut my eyes and put my hand in front of them. Happens a lot with TV/Movies. But there are other things that do the same. Like a ceiling fan.

December 2, 2020
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have issues with the flashing lights. I hafta pull over until they pass. I can’t be around strobe lights bc I start seeing stuff and my eyes start fluttering. So winter time in Ohio isn’t fun w the plow trucks!!

December 1, 2020
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Put translates sun glass on for lashing lights to help block it out.

December 1, 2020
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

How Do You Deal With It @KrisandKatrina ?? Mine Are Not Triggered By Flashing Lights Or Certain Patterns . However , As Im Riding In The Car With Someone & I See Like Police Cars Or Ambulance , Fire Trucks Driving By With The Flashing Lights . I've Alwayss Wondered If It Was Every Single Time Or A Specific Pattern Type Or The Way The Lights Are Flickering/Flashing That Would Cause A Seizure For Someone . Plus I've Always Been Curious When A Person See Flickering Lights In A Commercial , Movie , Music Video Etc. For A SPLIT SECOND Of Seeing Flashing Lights Do You Have A Seizure Or You Have To See/Look At It For A Period Of Time For It To Trigger A Seizure ??

December 1, 2020

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