Hi Clare
The refresh rate of a modern monitor should be fast enough
for it not to cause a problem to a photosensitive epileptic.
As for tinted glasses and filters. What are the LEA on
about and how have they come to this expert decision?
Bryan Jones.
On Wed, 19 Nov 1997 11:22:11 +0000 (GMT)
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> A LEA has queried the need for a student with photo-sensitive epilepsy to have
> DSA funding for a lap-top computer. They acknowledge that VDUÕs can trigger
> epileptic fits, but propose a special screen filter and special spectacles to
> eliminate the harmful effect. They want medical confirmation, but I am not
> confident that the studentÕs GP has the relevant expertise.
>
> I understand that the problem is screen flicker and that filters etc can reduce
> glare but not eliminate the flicker. Can anyone clarify this and give me any
> authoritative references which I could present?
>
> Many thanks
>
> Clare Davies
> Senior Student Guidance Officer
> Nene College, Northampton NN2 7AL
>
> email: [log in to unmask]
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