Seizure Disorders

Question 1

List eight possible causes of seizures

Answer 1

brain injury, dehydration, sleep deprivation, infections, fevers, drug overdoses, drug withdrawals, flashing lights

Question 2

List another name for seizures that are caused by flashing lights

Answer 2

photo-epileptic seizures

Question 3

What are some things that can cause photo-epileptic seizures for viewers?

Answer 3

flashing or strobe type effects in videos. graphics or animations

Question 4

List two movies or shows that were documented to have caused photo-epileptic seizures in viewers

Answer 4

A Pokemon cartoon in 1997 sent 685 children to the hospital

The movie Twilight: Breaking Dawn (part 1)

Question 5

List two best practices to help avoid causing photo-epileptic seizures

Answer 5

1. Avoid creating videos, graphics or animations that have flashing or strobe-like effects whenever possible
2. If flashing content must be used, it should not last for more than three seconds