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Vision - light sensitive

Definition

Photophobia is eye discomfort in bright light.

Alternative Names

Photophobia; Light sensitivity; Light hurts the eyes; Sensitivity to sunlight

Considerations

Photophobia is a fairly common symptom. For many people, photophobia is not due to any underlying disease.

Causes

Excessive wearing of contact lenses, or badly fitting contact lenses
Eye disease, injury, or infection (such as chalazion, episcleritis, glaucoma)
Burns to the eye(s)
Common migraine headache
Meningitis
Acute iritis
Corneal abrasion
Corneal ulcer
Uveitis
Drugs such as amphetamines, atropine, cocaine, cyclopentolate, idoxuridine, phenylephrine, scopolamine, trifluridine, tropicamide, and vidarabine
Eye testing in which the eyes have been dilated

Review Date: 8/18/2003
Reviewed By: Edward B. Feinberg, M.D., M.P.H., Professor and Chair, Ophthalmology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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