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Has anyone ever used those sunglasses that are supposed to help those with Epilepsy for things like flashing lights etc. ? Did they work?

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Weatherford, OK
March 10, 2025
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have darkening glasses, and that always makes a huge difference. I still had seizures, but I don't want to imagine how many more I would have when I rode through the mountains. This was for me when it was worse...tree tree tree tree....etc As with many things post surgery...This is something that I do not miss experiencing!

March 11, 2025
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Yes, special epilepsy glasses can help prevent seizures, particularly for people with photosensitive epilepsy. The most studied type uses deep, dark blue lenses, specifically the Zeiss Z1, which showed impressive results - eliminating photosensitive seizure responses in about 76% of users and reducing them in another 18% of Show Full Answer

Yes, special epilepsy glasses can help prevent seizures, particularly for people with photosensitive epilepsy. The most studied type uses deep, dark blue lenses, specifically the Zeiss Z1, which showed impressive results - eliminating photosensitive seizure responses in about 76% of users and reducing them in another 18% of people who tried them.

A MyEpilepsyTeam member shared their positive experience using Zeiss Z1 goggles at a light show with strobes. While they couldn't look directly at the strobes, they were able to enjoy the entire show by wearing the glasses and a ball cap. It's important to note that these glasses should be used alongside your regular epilepsy medication, not as a replacement. While the specialized Zeiss lenses may be harder to find or get covered by insurance, other blue-tinted lenses have also shown some effectiveness. Some people even report benefits from various tinted glasses, regardless of the specific color.

Before trying epilepsy glasses, it's best to discuss this option with your neurologist. They can help evaluate their effectiveness for your specific situation and potentially assist with insurance coverage.

March 10, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My husband has custom tinted dark blue contacts and very strong polarized sunglasses. He is very light sensitive. Sunlight, florescent lights, strobe lights, TVs all quickly prompt seizures. His optometrist works with several seizure patients. https://cantrelleyecare.com/services/ he can partner with your local optometrist or neurologist.

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September 30, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I agree with your post, I haven't,used reg sun glasses, but still had seizures, it's dif per person, but get peoples opinions on this, and then go to your doc about the situation at hand and go from there, my opinion

March 11, 2025

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