Effects of video games on visual function in children.

Misawa, Tetsuo; Shigeta, Sadayoshi; Nojima, Susumu

doi:10.1265/jjh.45.1029

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“…Programs showed on a 100-Hz TV screen induce indeed paroxysmal discharge in PSE patients less frequently compared with a 50-Hz screen, as shown by several authors (Ricci et al, 1998). Moreover, the distance to the screen is shorter in VG playing than in watching a program (Misawa et al, 1991).…”

Section: Photosensitivity: Social Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 88%

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Human photosensitivity: from pathophysiology to treatment

Verrotti

Salladini

et al. 2005

Euro J of Neurology

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Photosensitivity is a condition detected on the electroencephalography (EEG) as a paroxysmal reaction to Intermittent Photic Stimulation (IPS). This EEG response, elicited by IPS or by other visual stimuli of daily life, is called Photo Paroxysmal Response (PPR). PPRs are well documented in epileptic and non-epileptic subjects. Photosensitivity rarely in normal individuals evolves into epilepsy. Photosensitive epilepsy is a rare refex epilepsy characterized by seizures in photosensitive individuals. The development of modern technology has increased the exposition to potential seizure precipitants in people of all ages, but especially in children and adolescents. Actually, videogames, computers and televisions are the most common triggers in daily life of susceptible persons. The mechanisms of generation of PPR are poorly understood, but genetic factors play an important rule. The control of visually induced seizures has, generally a good prognosis. In patients known to be visually sensitive, avoidance of obvious source and stimulus modifications are very important and useful to seizure prevention, but in the large majority of patients with epilepsy and photosensitivity antiepileptic drugs are needed.

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Section: Photosensitivity: Social Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 88%

“…, 1998). Moreover, the distance to the screen is shorter in VG playing than in watching a program (Misawa et al. , 1991).…”

Section: Photosensitivity: Social Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Human photosensitivity: from pathophysiology to treatment

Verrotti

Salladini

et al. 2005

Euro J of Neurology

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“…Yamada (1998) found that the mental workload of playing video games was greater than other visual tasks, such as watching an animation. The amount of mental workload increases with increasing game difficulty (Lin et al 2008b), and the increase in visual fatigue for video games playing was similar to VDT work (Misawa et al 1991;Yamada 1998). Miyao et al (1997) reported that video game playing caused an increase in myopia.…”

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Ergonomic evaluation of video game playing

Chen

Kang

Lin

2016

J Ambient Intell Human Comput

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This study investigated the effect of display type, play-rest schedule and game type on visual fatigue, heart rate and mental workload for both genders during 1 h of Wii game playing. Twenty subjects participated in the experiment. Two display types (a 32-in CRT display and a 32-in plasma display), two different play-rest schedules (10 min play with 5 min rest, repeated four times; 20 min play with 10 min rest, repeated two times) and two Nintendo ''Wii Sports'' games (boxing and tennis) were used for evaluation. The study results showed that the display and game type had a significant effect on all the measurements. The use of a plasma display to play video games improved the critical flicker fusion (CFF) frequency threshold; however, it also caused a greater subjective eyefatigue rating, increased heart rate, as well as higher mental workload. Subjects with a 5-min break for every 10 min played had a lower subjective eye-fatigue rating, heart rate and mental workload than with a 10-min break for every 20 min played. The gender effect was not significant on any of the measurements. Implications of the results regarding video-game playing are discussed in terms of display and game type. Playing video games with frequent short breaks is suggested for reducing visual fatigue, especially for intensive video games.

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“…Other factors play a role, either by facilitating VG‐induced seizures or by provoking other health problems. The distance to the screen is shorter in VG playing than in watching a program (25). Furthermore the eye movements in VG playing are much faster and more frequent compared with those in a word‐processing task.…”

Section: Videogames and Videogame Habitsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Furthermore the eye movements in VG playing are much faster and more frequent compared with those in a word‐processing task. When the VG playing time exceeds 2 h daily, more complaints about eyestrain were reported in primary school children (25). Sleep deprivation and physical signs such as black rings under the eyes and shoulder stiffness are found especially in schoolchildren who play for >1 h/day (20).…”

Section: Videogames and Videogame Habitsmentioning

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Visual Stimuli in Daily Life

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Summary:People of all ages, but especially children and adolescents, are increasingly exposed to visual stimuli. Typical environmental stimuli that can trigger epileptic seizures in susceptible persons are televisions (TVs), computers, videogames (VGs), discothèque lights, venetian blinds, striped walls, rolling stairs (escalators), striped clothing, and sunlight reflected from snow or the sea or interrupted by trees during a ride in a car or train. Less common stimuli are rotating helicopter blades, disfunctioning fluorescent lighting, welding lights, etc. New potentially provocative devices turn up now and then unexpectedly. During the last decades especially, displays have become increasingly dominant in many of our daily-life activities. We therefore focus mainly on the characteristics of artificial light and on current and future developments in video displays and videogames. Because VG playing has been shown also to have positive effects, a rating system might be developed for provocativeness to inform consumers about the content. It is important that patients with epilepsy be informed adequately about their possible visual sensitivity.

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Effects of video games on visual function in children.

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Human photosensitivity: from pathophysiology to treatment

Human photosensitivity: from pathophysiology to treatment

Ergonomic evaluation of video game playing

Visual Stimuli in Daily Life

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