Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker could trigger seizures on people with epilepsy

Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker has scenes which could trigger seizures on people with epilepsy. Walt Disney Studios also issued a statement with Epilepsy foundation warning viewers that film contains several sequences with imry and sustained flashing lights that could affect those with photosensitive epilepsy, mentioned in letter. company also posted tices at movie atres to warn viewers. However, company did t elaborate on how effects are used or what scenes y appear in.

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Can you still watch film?

As per Epilepsy foundation, Photosensitive epilepsy is commonly seen in young people and certain patterns can trigger seizures in about 3 per cent of people with epilepsy. From flashing strobe of a fire alarm to flickering computer monitors can trigger seizures in photosensitive people. warning does t mean you cant watch movie, foundation recommends asking a friend to watch film first and n taking that friend to see film again to warn about scenes before y happen. According to  World Health Organization, Epilepsy is one of most common neurological diseases, affecting over 50 million millennials worldwide. However, this is t first film wherein warning signs are given. Before this, Incredibles 2 also contained scenes of which triggered seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy.

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