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Old 03-22-2008, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Army Wife'79 View Post
I have them in every socket in the house, but I recently read they "flicker" very fast (too fast for the naked eye) and can cause brain disturbances/migranes/seizures in people who are prone. I get migranes. So now am wondering if I really should be using them. Sigh. I'm trying so hard to be environmentally green but don't want to up my risk for more migranes. So far I haven't seen a huge increase in headaches, but will keep an eye on it.
I guess I'm confused that if the flicker is to fast for the naked eye, how is it going to bother someone who has problems with that type of effect? I'm prone to seizures and I'm very conscious of strobe lights, repeated flashing light patterns etc., and I guess I'm curious how if I don't see something how it will effect me. Every seizure I've had in the past has involved me actually being able to view a flashing light in some way/sequence or another. I've been using the compact flourescents for quite awhile now.
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