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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?
Dr. Alan G. Shepard
Neurology
Dr. Alan G. Shepard
Neurology

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

675 N Saint Clair St, 
Chicago, IL 
 (1.2 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Alan Shepard is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shepard and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Neuralgia, and Memory Loss. Dr. Shepard is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Carolyn J. Bevan
Neurology
Dr. Carolyn J. Bevan
Neurology

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

675 N St Clair, 100 Dept Of Neurology, 
Chicago, IL 
 (1.5 mi)
312-695-7950
Languages Spoken:
English
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Carolyn Bevan is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bevan and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Bevan is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Micheal P. Macken
Neurology
Dr. Micheal P. Macken
Neurology

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

259 E Erie St, Suite 1900, 
Chicago, IL 
 (1.2 mi)
312-695-7950
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English
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Micheal Macken is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Macken and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Photosensitive Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, and Photosensitive Epilepsy. Dr. Macken is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Photosensitive Epilepsy Clinical Trials?
A Double Blind, Randomized, Cross-over Study Examining the Suppression of the Photoparoxysmal EEG Response With NPT 2042
A Double Blind, Randomized, Cross-over Study Examining the Suppression of the Photoparoxysmal EEG Response With NPT 2042
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 24, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1

Summary: A double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial to investigate the PPR of approximately 5 subjects with a known stable PPR on EEG, using 2 doses of NPT 2042 compared to placebo.

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