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Finding Zeiss Z1 blue lenses to treat photosensitive epilepsy

Thu, 02/14/2008 - 19:56

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For about 3 percent of people with epilepsy, exposure to flashing lights at certain intensities or to certain visual patterns can trigger seizures. This condition is known as photosensitive epilepsy.

Read more: http://www.epilepsy.com/learn/triggers-seizures/photosensitivity-and-seizures


I found a study which shows that Carl Zeiss brand z1 blue lenses are highly effective in treating photosensitive epilepsy. The study is at: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1528-1167.2006.00463.x?prevSearch=allfield%3A%28z1%29.

These lenses are available in Europe, but I haven't been able to find them in the US or on the internet. I emailed Zeiss customer service about this, but I got no response. Does anyone know where I can find these lenses. I suffer from photosensitivity (as well as temporal lobe epilepsy). I use polarized glasses, and these help some, but I'd really love to try these lenses.

Also, has anyone with photosensitivity tried using any kind of blue tinted glasses, or cross polarized glasses? If you have had good results, would you please tell me which brand you used and where I can find them?

UPDATE: I found out from another website that these lenses are not available in North America. This came from Carl Zeiss customer service.

Comments

We are trying these for my

Submitted by Luckyone11 on Fri, 2018-03-09 - 12:59
We are trying these for my daughter and Going to a eye doctor today to see more about this. If it all works out I'll get back to you this afternoon. Please feel free to contact me about this. 484 685 8606

I see that my office was

Submitted by emeraldeyes1 on Fri, 2018-04-13 - 10:34
I see that my office was mentioned in one of the poster's responses.  We have been providing these lenses for a several years now to needing patients all over the US and Canada thus far. We stock the Plano (Non Rx) lenses in stock and turn them around the same day for patients. Prescription versions available in single vision and flat top 28 bifocals take about 3 weeks to make.  The poster below is correct, we are emeraldeyes.com or https://www.facebook.com/emeraldeyes.inc/. If you have any questions or need any advice regarding these lenses please don't hesitate to contact our office 732-974-3937.  We are in New Jersey and we are here to help.

I see that my office was

Submitted by emeraldeyes1 on Fri, 2018-04-13 - 10:46
I see that my office was mentioned in one of the poster's responses.  We have been providing these lenses for a several years now to needing patients all over the US and Canada thus far. We stock the Plano (Non Rx) lenses in stock and turn them around the same day for patients. Prescription versions available in single vision and flat top 28 bifocals take about 3 weeks to make.  The poster below is correct, we are emeraldeyes.com or https://www.facebook.com/emeraldeyes.inc/. If you have any questions or need any advice regarding these lenses please don't hesitate to contact our office 732-974-3937.  We are in New Jersey and we are here to help.

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