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FCC Regulations on flashing graphics on television
Fri, 09/07/2007 - 13:08Topic: Advocate for Epilepsy
I've discussed the matter with commissioner Adelstein and he thinks it would be a fine idea. Anyone have any opinions on this matter? I don't think these sorts of things only effect those of us with epilepsy. Those with Chronic Fatigue and it's variants surely are bothered by this, especially since most who have such problems usually spend hours in front of the tube or computer screen to pass time.
Comments
Re: FCC Regulations on flashing graphics on television
Submitted by michaels on Fri, 2009-08-28 - 08:25
No Flashing projects really matters because it stucks in the mind and after some time people do think on your project. Nowadays Digital Satellite TV has really revolutionized the field of media, hats off to the innovators.
Also for people with
Submitted by anncares7 on Fri, 2019-04-19 - 11:32
Also for people with Migraines! We need lawsuits to make this stop!
Re: FCC Regulations on flashing graphics on television
Submitted by Jessie S on Thu, 2009-06-18 - 00:56
JessS
If this condition affected only 3-5 percent of epilepsy patients, why would it be common practice in inpatient EEG settings to offer handheld video games as a way of triggering a seizure to be captured on EEG? The condition is most likely more prevalent than the numbers that are typically cited. I attended a workshop of EU researchers on visually triggered seizures, and the consensus there was that this disorder is more common than they've been able to show, due to issues of testing methodology.
In 2005 the International Telecommunication Union, a United Nations agency with 190 member countries, issued recommendations for reducing photosensitive seizures caused by TV. The UK and Japan have adopted regulations ensuring that broadcasters comply. Awareness of photosensitivity is much higher in Europe, where most of the research on it has been done. I am very interested in raising awareness in the US about this condition. What people don't realize is that this condition can go undetected for long periods. Not all seizures are convulsive or even easily visible, yet the aftereffects of complex partial seizures can be quite disabling. People outside the known epilepsy community are definitely affected and they (and their clinicians) may have no idea what the source of their disabilities is. This happened in my own family.
I am looking for others who would like to work jointly on raising awareness. There is much to be done! Steve H, if you are still out there, I am very interested in approaching the FCC and have a great deal of information I can share. Anyone else care to band together?
JessS
If this condition affected only 3-5 percent of epilepsy patients, why would it be common practice in inpatient EEG settings to offer handheld video games as a way of triggering a seizure to be captured on EEG? The condition is most likely more prevalent than the numbers that are typically cited. I attended a workshop of EU researchers on visually triggered seizures, and the consensus there was that this disorder is more common than they've been able to show, due to issues of testing methodology.
In 2005 the International Telecommunication Union, a United Nations agency with 190 member countries, issued recommendations for reducing photosensitive seizures caused by TV. The UK and Japan have adopted regulations ensuring that broadcasters comply. Awareness of photosensitivity is much higher in Europe, where most of the research on it has been done. I am very interested in raising awareness in the US about this condition. What people don't realize is that this condition can go undetected for long periods. Not all seizures are convulsive or even easily visible, yet the aftereffects of complex partial seizures can be quite disabling. People outside the known epilepsy community are definitely affected and they (and their clinicians) may have no idea what the source of their disabilities is. This happened in my own family.
I am looking for others who would like to work jointly on raising awareness. There is much to be done! Steve H, if you are still out there, I am very interested in approaching the FCC and have a great deal of information I can share. Anyone else care to band together?