Visually-induced seizure
Seizures evoked by visual stimuli. This includes clinical seizures induced by strobe lighting, television and other screens, flickering environmental lighting and self-induction by causing a strobe effect.
Also called: Photosensitive seizure.
Conditions associated with visually-induced seizure
The following conditions have been associated with visually-induced seizure in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia
Epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 94
An idiopathic generalized epilepsy characterized by onset of multiple seizure types in the first few years of ...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 6A
Any early infantile epileptic encephalopathy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the SCN1A gene...
Tests providers may use to investigate visually-induced seizure
When investigating visually-induced seizure, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside visually-induced seizure
Anxiety
Intense feelings of nervousness, tension, or panic often arise in response to interpersonal stresses. There is...
Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure
A bilateral tonic-clonic seizure is a seizure defined by a tonic (bilateral increased tone, lasting seconds to...
Febrile convulsion
A febrile seizure is any type of seizure (most often a generalized tonic-clonic seizure) occurring with fever ...
Focal impaired awareness seizure
Focal impaired awareness seizure (or focal seizure with impaired or lost awareness) is a type of focal-onset s...
Insomnia
Persistent difficulty in starting or maintaining sleep, or waking up earlier than desired, despite having adeq...
Status epilepticus
Status epilepticus is a type of prolonged seizure resulting either from the failure of the mechanisms responsi...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if visually-induced seizure is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom visually-induced seizure mean?
Visually-induced seizure is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Seizures evoked by visual stimuli. This includes clinical seizures induced by strobe lighting, television and other screens, flickering environmental lighting and self-induction by causing a strobe effect.
Which conditions are associated with visually-induced seizure?
Visually-induced seizure has been reported in association with 3 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia, developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 94, developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 6A. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about visually-induced seizure?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.