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Are There Medications That Specifically Help With Photosensitive Epilepsy?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Miami, FL

I'm on medication now but my photosensitive seizures are intense.

January 23, 2023
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

After starting Keppra, I had to start wearing sunglasses indoors even since the light bothered me a lot. They staff in my department just happen to like the lights dim as they are introverts as well so it has been a huge help.

October 18, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

So I don't remember how they were been a long time

January 26, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I do use em but misplaced mine

January 26, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Glasses that were once made for helping with computer users but many epileptics found the sunglass version helped with photo sensitive issues

January 26, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Blue blocker and refractual are medications or glasses?

January 26, 2023

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