Hello,I started having epiletic fits at the age of 16 and my last seizure was approx 25 years ago. I had been on sunbeds years ago a few times whilst being on medication and nothing ever happened to me. I know they are not good for you but I would like a sunbed once a week but am worried they might trigger my seizures off again.Could you please answer this question.Thank youCarole
Hello, Sunbeds have the POTENTIAL of triggering a seizure (especially in someone with known epilepsy. Even if well-controlled) due to 2 major things about the beds that patients may not realize or think about. 1. Sunbeds sometimes possess FLICKERING LIGHTS that flash on/off and give a strobe effect.  This will trigger anyone with what we call PHOTIC Chat Doctor.  This is rare but it can happen. 2. Deny