People with photosensitive epilepsy have seizures that are triggered by:
Anti-epileptic medicines are available to reduce the risk of a seizure. But people with photosensitive epilepsy should take steps to minimize their exposure to seizure triggers.
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Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurrent seizures (more than two). A seizure is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Epilepsy may be the result of:
In photosensitive epilepsy, genetics also plays a role.
About one in 100 people in the U.S. have epilepsy. About 3% to 5% of those people have photosensitive epilepsy.
Children and adolescents ages 7 to 19 are more likely to have photosensitive epilepsy. Girls are affected by the condition more often than boys. But boys tend to have more seizures. That's probably because they spend more time playing video games, a common seizure trigger.
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Photosensitive Epilepsy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment