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How fast does a strobe have to flash to cause seizures for people with epilepsy?
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Mostly at 10 hz: In people who are susceptible to photosensitive seizures only 3%, abnormality on eeg usually appear at 10hz, meaning 10 flashes per second.
Answered 5/21/2016
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