These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these “photosensitive epileptic seizures” while watching video games.
Important Health Warning About Playing Video Games Photosensitive SeizuresĪ very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games.
