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Will 3D Television or Movies Trigger Seizures?

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 22:39
There is much hype and concern about the effect of 3D viewing being a trigger to epileptic seizures - the concerns and the myths need to be dispelled.

 
This is the most controversial subject amongst the epilepsy community globally at present.
What are the chances of an epileptic sufferer during or after watching 3D Television or a 3D Movie suffering a seizure actually caused by 3D viewing?
I for one think that this article I came across offers some valuable insights on this very important subject.
This article is not only for epileptics but also for the wider community to hopefully create awareness.
To read the article go to http://www.3dtelevisionchoices.com  and then to "articles" - article title is "3d and epilepsy".
I look forward to your own thoughts and comments.
cheers, Mike O'Shannessy

Comments

Re: Will 3D Television or Movies Trigger Seizures?

Submitted by Spike. on Tue, 2010-03-16 - 19:56

Well Mike, if you're not trying to berate me or my comments, then stop assuming I don't know about seizures and epilepsy, and stop posting your comments like these...

"...maybe you might do a little "broader" research before making certain statements."

"...maybe take a deep breath before reacting / responding."

What I say in my postings might not meet your satisfaction, but it meets my satisfaction. I've learned a lot about seizures and epilepsy, and it's not just because I have epilepsy myself.

Bruce. *I'm not a doctor, but the information I share is what I've either learned and or experienced due to having epilepsy myself. http://communityforums.epilepsysupportgroup.com

Well Mike, if you're not trying to berate me or my comments, then stop assuming I don't know about seizures and epilepsy, and stop posting your comments like these...

"...maybe you might do a little "broader" research before making certain statements."

"...maybe take a deep breath before reacting / responding."

What I say in my postings might not meet your satisfaction, but it meets my satisfaction. I've learned a lot about seizures and epilepsy, and it's not just because I have epilepsy myself.

Bruce. *I'm not a doctor, but the information I share is what I've either learned and or experienced due to having epilepsy myself. http://communityforums.epilepsysupportgroup.com

Re: Will 3D Television or Movies Trigger Seizures?

Submitted by Sammishakes on Tue, 2010-03-16 - 20:07

I just saw Alice in Wonderland in 3-D and I was afraid to do so, but my daughter and I talked about seeing it before I was diagnosed. I took the glasses off a few times during parts with alot of movement such as falling.

I did pretty well, but everyone is different.

I just saw Alice in Wonderland in 3-D and I was afraid to do so, but my daughter and I talked about seeing it before I was diagnosed. I took the glasses off a few times during parts with alot of movement such as falling.

I did pretty well, but everyone is different.

Re: Will 3D Television or Movies Trigger Seizures?

Submitted by shags38 on Thu, 2010-04-01 - 02:34

 

Sammis, good to hear that you went to see a 3D movie - many non epilepsy sufferers will experience "funny sensations" during a long 3D movie, the brain is being tricked into seeing something it is not used to.

Hopefully this gives you the confidence to watch more 3D movies without trepidation.

cheers, Mike

 

Sammis, good to hear that you went to see a 3D movie - many non epilepsy sufferers will experience "funny sensations" during a long 3D movie, the brain is being tricked into seeing something it is not used to.

Hopefully this gives you the confidence to watch more 3D movies without trepidation.

cheers, Mike

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