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What is the definition of Photosensitive Epilepsy?
A rare reflex epilepsy characterized by seizures and photoparoxysmal responses triggered by flashing or flickering lights, or patterns. Exact nature of the stimulus and seizure type are variable. The disorder mainly presents in childhood and adolescence and can either occur as an isolated condition, or be associated to other epilepsy syndromes.
What are the alternative names for Photosensitive Epilepsy?
  • Photosensitive epilepsy
  • PSE
Who are the top Photosensitive Epilepsy Local Doctors?
Elite in Photosensitive Epilepsy
Dorothee K. Trenite
Elite in Photosensitive Epilepsy
Dorothee K. Trenite
Rome, IT 

Dorothee Trenite practices in Rome, Italy. Ms. Trenite is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Photosensitive Epilepsy, Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Palatal Myoclonus.

Elite in Photosensitive Epilepsy
Dorothee A. Trenite-Nolst
Elite in Photosensitive Epilepsy
Dorothee A. Trenite-Nolst
Utrecht, UT, NL 

Dorothee Trenite-Nolst practices in Utrecht, Netherlands. Ms. Trenite-Nolst is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Photosensitive Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Photosensitive Epilepsy
Dr. Bassel W. Abou-Khalil
Neurology
Elite in Photosensitive Epilepsy
Dr. Bassel W. Abou-Khalil
Neurology

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

1301 22nd Ave S, 
Nashville, TN 
615-322-3000
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Bassel Abou-Khalil is a Neurologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Abou-Khalil is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Photosensitive Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Abou-Khalil is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

What are the Latest Advances for Photosensitive Epilepsy?
Evaluating Conformance of Video Safety Tools for Photosensitive Epilepsy.
Evaluating Conformance of Video Safety Tools for Photosensitive Epilepsy.
Journal: Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction :, 19th International Conference, UAHCI 2025, held as part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22-27, 2025, Proceedings., Part I /.
Published: July 14, 2025
Red-light flashing pens and seizures in children.
Red-light flashing pens and seizures in children.
Journal: Developmental medicine and child neurology
Published: June 13, 2025
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Experiential reflex epilepsy demonstrated with stereoEEG.
Experiential reflex epilepsy demonstrated with stereoEEG.
Journal: Seizure
Published: June 12, 2025
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