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FLICKER SICKNESS

ULETT, G. A.·1953·Archives of Ophthalmology
DOI 10.1001/archopht.1953.00920030696002
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INTERMITTENTLY flashing light is used clinically as a technique for producing abnormal (paroxysmal) rhythms in the electroencephalogram to aid in the diagnosis of epilepsy. Recently, reports have appeared in which this technique is used to trigger seizures in the convulsive treatment of psychotic patients (photoshock). It is also used as a research tool in clinical investigation.1With such wide use of this stimulus, it seems wise at this time to report upon certain untoward effects of intermittent light that can occur to patient and researcher alike. The vivid subjective visual sensations induced by this means (Prevost-Fechner-Benham effect) have long been known.2Walter and Walter,3in 1949, noted that the immediate effects of intermittent photic stimulation may, in addition, include sensations of spinning, vertigo, fear, and visceral disturbances. In our own laboratory during the past three years my colleagues and I have observed the effects of intermittent photic

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Authors
ULETT, G. A.
Corresponding author
ULETT, G. A.
Venue
Archives of Ophthalmology
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Published
1953-12-01
Volume
50
Issue
6
Pages
685-687
ISSN
0003-9950 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1001/archopht.1953.00920030696002
OpenAlex
W4236127588
Cited by
8
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Citations by year
2024: 1 · 2017: 1 · 2015: 1
FWCI
1.72
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Archives of Ophthalmology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Clinical Neurology › Epilepsy research and treatment
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Visual perception and processing mechanisms
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
Keywords
intermittent photic stimulation, optical illusions, epilepsy diagnosis, psychotic patients, vertigo
MeSH terms
Convulsive Therapy, Headache, Humans, Nausea

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