Flashing Mouse pointer when sharing desktop

I have a problem when sharing my desktop - The Flashing Mouse pointer makes me ill.  It's like a seizure-inducing strobe and gives me instant nausea.
I read that this flashing is by design.  If this is the case, can anyone suggest a workaround or an alternative version of Lync/OCS since I need to share my desktop as part of my job so this is a real problem for me.

Thanks
Tom