title: Visual-sensitive epilepsies: classification and review.
abstract: Photosensitivity, photosensitive seizures, and photosensitive epilepsy are discussed. The International League against Epilepsy has suggested the term "visual-sensitive" replace "photosensitive". Visual-sensitive seizures may be more common than is realized. A classification for visual-sensitive epilepsies is presented. Chromosomal and DNA testing may help to refine the classification further. A standardized approach for neurophysiologic testing, such as that proposed by European experts, is recommended. These steps should promote evidenced-based management for this group of disorders.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics (SSS), Royal University Hospital and University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
authors.forename: Shashi S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Seshia
authors.forename: Lionel
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Carmant
mesh_terms: D004569:Electroencephalography; D020195:Epilepsy, Reflex / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D010775:Photic Stimulation; D012640:Seizures / Q000503:physiopathology