Try searching on: Photosensitive epilepsy - refers to seizures triggered by flashing lights
One book on the subject: Photosensitive Epilepsy Harding, Graham F.A. and Jeavons, Peter M. (Mac Keith Press) Abstract: Photosensitive epilepsy is a relatively rare condition in which convulsions are precipitated by visual stimuli. The authors have spent almost thirty years studying this condition and have assembled the largest group of patients ever studied by one center. This book reviews the earlier studies, reviews all the literature on this condition in humans, and details the many studies that have since been carried out, including studies on drug therapy, the long-term prognosis for the condition, pattern sensitivity, video game epilepsy, and convulsions precipitated by other video material. In addition there is advice on procedures to reduce the risk of stimulation from television as well as such factors as the genetics of photosensitivity. -----Original Message----- From: Nick Williams [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2000 4:11 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Stroboscopic light sources Does anyone know of any good resources or actual requirements for the safe use of stroboscopic light sources? The application is a public science display. I recall rumors of stroboscopes operating at certain frequencies being capable of triggering fits, but whether this is just an old wive's tale or has some basis in reality I am unclear, not do I know of any other potential hazards (except the obvious dangers of syncronisation with moving machinery). All input gratefully received. Regards Nick. ------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to: [email protected] with the single line: unsubscribe emc-pstc For help, send mail to the list administrators: Jim Bacher: [email protected] Michael Garretson: [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: [email protected] ------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to: [email protected] with the single line: unsubscribe emc-pstc For help, send mail to the list administrators: Jim Bacher: [email protected] Michael Garretson: [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: [email protected]
