Sit a good distance away from the monitor.If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy, consult a doctor before playing. The risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by taking the following precautions: Sit farther from the screen use a smaller screen play in a well-lit room and do not play when you are drowsy or fatigued. Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above symptoms-children and teenagers are more likely than adults to experience these seizures. Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms. Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects. 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.