Abstract

Manukonda Ajay*, K. Krishnavamsi, E. Nagavardhan Reddy, G. Susmitha

ABSTRACT

Seizures are effectively “A surge in electrical activity” of Brain & associated nerve cells that constitute Epilepsy, it is simply a bunch of circuits firing rapidly that trigger an untoward response. Photosensitive Epilepsy(PSE) is a form of Reflex epilepsy that induce seizures elicited by visual stimuli that include Strobe lights, flicker screens/flashing lights to name a few, susceptibility is not merely pronounced since it is paroxysmal and trigger that causes PSE may vary, as well one cannot deny the fact that we live in a world of fascination. Generally, PSE is not given due importance as with other forms of epilepsy owing toits incidence that may be five in a hundred-people predisposed to epilepsy has PSE, but, the fact that any photic (light) trigger may induce PSE in people who are neither photosensitive earlier nor previously at risk of being epileptic, particularly in middle age groups, is a concern. This may well be attributed to increased exposure to contrasting visual patterns in this technology driven world. The social stigma attached with epilepsy hinders the prevalence, affects quality of living. On the flip side, the management of PSE like other forms is wholly based on identification & reporting of suspected stimulus.