A comparison survey of seizures and other symptoms of Pokemon phenomenon

Furusho, Junichi; Suzuki, Masakazu; Tazaki, Izumi; Satoh, Hiroyuki; Yamaguchi, Katuhiko; Iíkura, Yoji; Kumagai, Ken; Kubagawa, Tetuji; Hara, Tsunekatsu

doi:10.1016/s0887-8994(02)00448-4

Cited by 20 publications

(10 citation statements)

References 17 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Thus, if images with an extreme emphasis on the 3D characteristics increase, new forms of visual dysfunction may arise. The induction of unknown problems in ophthalmopathy occurring in response to special flush stimuli, such as the Pokemon phenomenon caused by TV animation viewing [27], should be avoided. It is necessary to properly investigate the influences of 3D images displayed in various ways in the future.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Influence of three-dimensional image viewing on visual function

et al. 2011

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Influence of three-dimensional image viewing on visual function

et al. 2011

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Comment: Since the Pokémon incident in Japan (Furusho et al., 2002), much attention has been given to color stimulation emitted through the TV. Color stimulation can be a powerful tool to trigger PPRs at a low‐luminance level that may be especially prominent in a subset of patients.…”

Section: Proposed Methodologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Methodology of photic stimulation revisited: Updated European algorithm for visual stimulation in the EEG laboratory

et al. 2011

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

SUMMARYIntermittent photic stimulation (IPS) is a common procedure performed in the electroencephalography (EEG) laboratory in children and adults to detect abnormal epileptogenic sensitivity to flickering light (i.e., photosensitivity). In practice, substantial variability in outcome is anecdotally found due to the many different methods used per laboratory and country. We believe that standardization of procedure, based on scientific and clinical data, should permit reproducible identification and quantification of photosensitivity. We hope that the use of our new algorithm will help in standardizing the IPS procedure, which in turn may more clearly identify and assist monitoring of patients with epilepsy and photosensitivity. Our algorithm goes far beyond that published in 1999 (Epilepsia, 1999a, 40, 75; Neurophysiol Clin, 1999b, 29, 318): it has substantially increased content, detailing technical and logistical aspects of IPS testing and the rationale for many of the steps in the IPS procedure. Furthermore, our latest algorithm incorporates the consensus of repeated scientific meetings of European experts in this field over a period of 6 years with feedback from general neurologists and epileptologists to improve its validity and utility. Accordingly, our European group has provided herein updated algorithms for two different levels of methodology: (1) requirements for defining photosensitivity in patients and in family members of known photosensitive patients and (2) requirements for tailored studies in patients with a clear history of visually induced seizures or complaints, and in those already known to be photosensitive.

show abstract

“…Some studies [1][2][3][4][5][6] and follow up studies [7,8] concluded that it was the flickering TV images that caused this incident. In 2003, 36 (out of approximately 300) junior-high-school students experienced motion sickness while watching a homemade movie during class activity in their auditorium, and were sent to hospital.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%