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Virtual reality affect epilepsy?

Sat, 12/10/2016 - 19:43
I'm never had issues with video games,computers,concerts etc. I"m am not sensitive to light, but am not sure how I would react to VR.Has any non-light sensitive epileptics have any issues? My work is have a VR session and I'm hesitant to try it for the first time.

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I have no sensitivity to

Submitted by Dgmhead on Mon, 2017-12-25 - 20:57
I have no sensitivity to video games however I was wondering after having brain surgery and not having seizures in 6 years. Could using a Dr headset affect my outcome. In other words is it possible to have a seizure from using a virtual reality headset 

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