Photosensitive Epilepsy - (Clinics in Developmental Medicine) 2nd Edition by Graham F a Harding & Peter M Jeavons (Hardcover)

About the Book

The most comprehensive review of current knowledge on photosensitive epilepsy in humans. A Mac Keith Press Publication

Book Synopsis

Photosensitive epilepsy is a relatively rare condition in which convulsions are precipitated by visual stimuli. The authors have spent almost thirty years studying this condition and have assembled the largest group of patients ever studied by one center. This book reviews the earlier studies, reviews all the literature on this condition in humans, and details the many studies that have since been carried out, including studies on drug therapy, the long-term prognosis for the condition, pattern sensitivity, video game epilepsy, and convulsions precipitated by other video material. In addition there is advice on procedures to reduce the risk of stimulation from television as well as such factors as the genetics of photosensitivity.

From the Back Cover

Photosensitive epilepsy is a relatively rare condition in which convulsions are precipitated by visual stimuli. The authors have spent almost 30 years studying this condition and have assembled the largest cohort of patients ever studied by one centre. Their previous book on the subject (1975) became the standard text on this condition. This book reviews the earlier studies, reviews all the literature on this condition in humans and details the many studies that have since been carried out, including studies on drug therapy, the long term prognosis for the condition, pattern sensitivity, video game epilepsy, and convulsions precipitated by other video material. In addition there is advice on procedures to reduce the risk of stimulation from television as well as such factors as the genetics of photosensitivity. This is the most comprehensive text available.

Review Quotes

"...well-written and edited....well-referenced....destined to become the classic reference in the area of photosensitive epilepsy....a must for the reference itineraries of those involved in the treatment of epilepsy in both pediatric and adult age groups, clinical neurophysiologists, and clinical neurophysiology technicians." Daniel Keene, Annals RSPSC

"If you read the first edition, should you read the 'new' edition? Yes. If you didn't read the first edition and you care for people with epilepsy should you read the new edition? Yes." Peter Camfield, The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences

About the Author

Graham F. A. Harding and Peter M. Jeavons are the authors of Photosensitive Epilepsy, New Edition, published by Wiley.