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Can White Light Trigger Seizures?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
St. John's, NL

I noticed that whenever I am around white lights, I have intense Complex-Partial Seizures and/or Grand-Mal Seizures. The lights aren't strobing or flashing. It's unfortunate that these lights are everywhere (like the pharmacy).

I don't have these seizures when yellow lights are on. I am trying to understand what is happening to me. I can't see much online about the issue with white light so I was wondering if anyone else experiences this or knows if it's possible for white lights to trigger… read more

December 11, 2023
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

At times it can trigger a Simple-Partial Seizure or a Grand-Mal Seizure

December 12, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Janet370, does she find medical things trigger seizures? It triggers Simple-Partial Seizures for me.

December 12, 2023
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I was standing in my yard and I looked at the solid glowing white Christmas lights and next thing I knew I was crumpled over a cast iron urn, crashed across the concrete patio… never happened before. It was really messed up. I’m still really feeling it pretty badly.

December 11, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have a friend who's Seizures are sometimes triggered by lights and even certain types of music. She brought it to her doctors attention and was informed about the type of glasses she needs to put on when being inside a bright room that is bothering her and was explained how certain beats, instruments and even church bells can trigger seizures.

December 11, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I’ve been more sensitive to lights recently and the newer lighting the stores, businesses and even homes use are very bright not like the old fluorescent bulbs with the frost to dim them. My eyes have been so sensitive that I try very hard not be outside in the morning sunlight.

December 11, 2023
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