FAQ
My son has just been diagnosed with epilepsy. Should I stop him from playing on his computer?
This will depend on the type of epilepsy your son has. A very small proportion of people with epilepsy (less than 6%) have seizures triggered by flashing or flickering lights, which is known as photosensitive epilepsy.
For these people, the television is a common seizure trigger and sometimes, though much less often, using computers can be a problem. There are precautions people can take to reduce the risk. Liquid Crystal Display screens on computers and televisions block out the flashing and flickering so remove the trigger for people with this type of epilepsy. Get our 
Photosensitive epilepsy leaflet for information on other ways to reduce the risk. It is important to find out whether your son is one of the few people with photosensitive epilepsy. If he has had an EEG (Electroencephalogram) test they are likely to have checked for photosensitive epilepsy then. Ask your doctor if you are unsure.