01/16/2026
As an individual with a documented history of generalized tonic–clonic (grand mal) seizures, I would like to present an observation and a related hypothesis for consideration.
It is a well-established fact that LED lighting operates through rapid pulsing and modulation of electrical current, producing frequencies and flicker effects that are not always consciously perceived. During my childhood in the 1990s, I underwent extensive neurological evaluation, including EEGs (both standard and sleep-deprived), MRIs, and blood work. As part of this testing, photic stimulation—using strobe lights at varying frequencies—was regularly employed to assess seizure susceptibility. While this stimulation did not provoke seizures in my case, I am aware that photic sensitivity significantly affects many individuals, including my mother and others with seizure disorders.
Based on this background, my current hypothesis is that seizure incidence may be increasing in modern society and that this trend could be partially influenced by chronic exposure to environmental stimuli such as artificial lighting frequencies, screen-based technologies, and subtle strobe effects that may not be consciously detected but are nevertheless processed by the brain and nervous system.
More broadly, modern life involves continuous exposure to high levels of sensory, cognitive, and environmental input. Individuals today are required to process information and make decisions at a faster pace than in previous decades, while simultaneously being exposed to factors that have documented physiological and neurological effects, including diet, air quality, sound, media consumption, and visual stimulation. This sustained level of neurological and systemic demand may contribute to increased vulnerability not only to seizures, but also to a range of physical, mental, and stress-related health conditions.
I propose that further investigation is warranted into how cumulative environmental exposures—particularly those involving light frequency, flicker, and sensory overload—may interact with neurological thresholds and overall health. Such research could help clarify whether these factors play a contributory role in the prevalence of seizures and other health challenges observed in contemporary society.
