We created glasses for photosensitive epilepsy patients.
These glasses use specialized LCD Shutter panels to adjust to sudden changes in lighting.
Around 1 in 4000 people have photosensitive epilepsy (PSE) according to the Epilepsy Foundation, a condition which is triggered sudden changes in light such as a sudden bright light or strobe effect. These sudden changes cause individuals with PSE to start experiencing extreme headaches, nausea, dizziness, and often incapacitating seizures. While there are many available medications, we wanted to create a practical solution that works in conjunction with medications to prevent dangerous triggers.
Glasses that filer out specific wavelengths of light, exist, but they not address dynamic, unpredictable changes. Epillux bridges this gap by introducing active, real-time protection. Instead of using static lenses that are unfit for certain indoor environments, our shutter lenses provide a barrier that only activates when a threat is detected.