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when exposed to flashing lights, or when playing video
games. These seizures or blackouts may occur even if a
person never had a previous seizure or blackout. If you
have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a
family history of such occurrences, please consult your
doctor before playing video games on your tablet or
enabling a flashing-lights feature on your tablet.
Parents should monitor their children’s use of video
games or other features that incorporate flashing lights
on the devices. All persons should discontinue use
and consult a doctor if any of the following symptoms
occur: convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of
awareness, involuntary movements, or
disorientation. To limit the likelihood of such symptoms,
please take the following safety precautions:
- Do not play or use a flashing-lights feature if you are
tired or need sleep;
- Take a minimum of a 15-minute break hourly;
- Play in a room in which all lights are on;
- Play at the farthest distance possible from the screen;
- If your hands, wrists, or arms become tired or sore
while playing, stop and rest for several hours before
playing again;
- If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, or arms
during or after playing, stop the game and see a doctor.
When you play games on your tablet, you may
