AnatomyDiseasesChemicals and Drugs
PhotophobiaAcitretinIchthyosisHyperacusisColor Vision DefectsMigraine DisordersKeratolytic AgentsAlopeciaMydriasisBlepharospasmTrigeminal Caudal NucleusHeadacheMigraine with AuraEye Diseases
Sensitivity to liMigraineNauseaPhonophobiaHeadacheHeadachesConjunctivitisBlepharospasmMigrainesSymptomDiscomfort or painDiseasesSevere casesGlareAbnormalModerate-to-severeDizzinessAcuteContact LensesTypicallyPupilDischargeTreatmentsMild symptomsIrritationNeckPeopleRetinalInfectionSunglassesEyesSufferSufferers experienceCommonSensationSeverityVisionConcussionPainPatientsPersonBright lightKidneyTermsParticipantsVisualIncludeHealth
Sensitivity to li6
  • Photophobia definition: Photophobia is a symptom of excessive sensitivity to light and the aversion to sunlight or well-lit places. (healthynewage.com)
  • The buildup of these crystals in the eye causes pain and an increased sensitivity to light (photophobia). (medlineplus.gov)
  • Photophobia is a sensitivity to light that can cause discomfort or pain in the eyes. (rapplimited.com)
  • Sensitivity to light (photophobia) and blurred or hazy vision may also be experienced. (cadilapharma.com)
  • Other migraine symptoms include a sensitivity to light or sound called photophobia and phonophobia, respectively, as well as clamminess and light-headedness. (excedrin.com)
  • Sensitivity to light, or photophobia, is common in autoimmune diseases, especially SLE and rheumatoid arthritis. (nutritionist-resource.org.uk)
Migraine16
  • In the presence of normal neurologic and ophthalmologic examinations, the most common conditions associated with photophobia are migraine, blepharospasm, and traumatic brain injury. (researchgate.net)
  • 23] A large contribution to prolonged post-traumatic photophobia may be related to the comorbidity of migraine-like headache after TBI. (researchgate.net)
  • Quite often photophobia accompanies migraine headaches. (healthynewage.com)
  • Estimates indicate that 3.5-5% of all children will experience recurrent headaches consistent with migraine. (medscape.com)
  • Not all migraine patients necessarily experience all of these stages, though. (migravent.com)
  • If you experience an aura before your migraine, then you are twice as likely to suffer heart attack or stroke as others who don't get migraine with aura. (migravent.com)
  • For these reasons, it's not surprising that ophthalmologists are often the first stop for patients who are experiencing migraine and associat-ed symptoms. (aao.org)
  • Although it can be a symptom of other eye conditions, in-cluding ocular surface diseases, chronic photophobia is a diagnostic criterion for migraine, she said. (aao.org)
  • Comments: Axon Optics was founded to develop therapeutic eyewear for photophobia and migraine based upon the latest medical research. (utah.edu)
  • Nausea tends to impact about 80 percent of people who experience migraines, while about half succumb to vomiting - both generally towards the latter end of the migraine attack. (excedrin.com)
  • If you experience these symptoms, call your doctor right away to ensure your problem isn't more serious than a migraine. (excedrin.com)
  • Many migraine sufferers report experiencing prodrome - early symptoms that can serve as a warning sign of an impending migraine. (excedrin.com)
  • Some migraine sufferers experience vision impairment or temporary loss (most commonly in "aura" migraines ). (excedrin.com)
  • People who suffer from migraine do not always experience all of the symptoms enumerated below and are usually only affected by a few of them. (familiprix.com)
  • 3. Sunglasses: Since being diagnosed with chronic migraine six years ago, I now experience terrible photophobia (sensitivity to lights) at least 75 percent of the time. (healthywomen.org)
  • Example of a visual migraine aura as described by a person who experiences migraines. (medscape.com)
Nausea5
  • Nausea, vomiting and photophobia (light sensitivity) also commonly occur, as do general signs of a viral infection, such as muscle aches and malaise. (wikipedia.org)
  • Additional symptoms included nausea and photophobia. (cdc.gov)
  • People with photophobia may experience symptoms such as squinting, tearing, headaches, and even nausea. (rapplimited.com)
  • Most sufferers experience nausea that may be accompanied by vomiting. (familiprix.com)
  • 4. Boost Oxygen: I experience light-headedness, vertigo and nausea quite often. (healthywomen.org)
Phonophobia1
  • They may be unable to tolerate light (photophobia) and ambient noises (phonophobia), as well as smells and odours (osmophobia). (familiprix.com)
Headache2
  • In the hopes of helping to prevent future migraines, keeping track of potential triggers and pre-headache symptoms is recommended - as each individual person might experience a different set. (excedrin.com)
  • One of the simplest answers is when that headache features other symptoms, especially if they have never been experienced before. (theraspecs.com)
Headaches1
Conjunctivitis1
  • Conjunctivitis is common in people with ReA, and around 26% of people with ReA experience uveitis. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Blepharospasm1
Migraines3
  • Of people who get basilar-type migraines, almost half of them experience diplopia. (migravent.com)
  • If artificial lighting triggers migraines, then you are among a large number of sufferers who experience photophobia. (migravent.com)
  • Photophobia can be caused by other factors, including eye conditions like corneal abrasions, uveitis, or dry eye syndrome, as well as neurological conditions such as migraines, concussions, or infections like viral meningitis. (nutritionist-resource.org.uk)
Symptom2
Discomfort or pain1
  • In ordinary medical terms photophobia is not a morbid fear or phobia, but an experience of discomfort or pain to the eyes due to light exposure. (healthynewage.com)
Diseases3
  • As someone who was diagnosed with alopecia areata, psoriasis and chronic fatigue syndrome, I didn't realise that as well as the symptoms of these autoimmune diseases, I would also experience other seemingly unrelated symptoms such as eye problems. (nutritionist-resource.org.uk)
  • In this article, we'll explore the relationship between autoimmune diseases and eye symptoms, shedding light on what these symptoms may signify and why it is vital to be proactive with your health if you experience these symptoms. (nutritionist-resource.org.uk)
  • Multiple eye diseases and conditions can be a root cause for photophobia. (johnstownfamilyvision.com)
Severe cases1
  • In severe cases, people may experience concomitant encephalitis (meningoencephalitis), which is suggested by symptoms such as altered mental status, seizures or focal neurologic deficits. (wikipedia.org)
Glare3
  • To determine the safety and efficacy of the Ophtec model 311 iris reconstruction lens for treatment of visual disturbances, such as glare or photophobia, related to partial or total absence of the human iris. (nih.gov)
  • Preliminary results suggest that the Ophtec model 311 iris reconstruction lens can improve UCVA and reduce glare and photophobia in patients with partial or total absence of the iris or iris pigmentation. (nih.gov)
  • Glare and halos are both eye symptoms that some people experience around bright lights. (specialtytint.com)
Abnormal3
  • Photophobia, an abnormal intolerance to light, is associated with a number of ophthalmic and neurologic conditions. (researchgate.net)
  • Photophobia is defined as an abnormal intolerance to normal light levels. (researchgate.net)
  • Prolonged deficiency of riboflavin impairs growth and may cause chapped lips, soreness of the tongue, and corner of the mouth, and certain eye disorders, such as amblyopia (poor visual acuity) and photophobia (abnormal sensitivity to bright light). (daviddarling.info)
Moderate-to-severe2
  • Patients with diffuse episcleritis, the more common type, experience intermittent episodes of moderate-to-severe inflammation that recur as often as every 1 to 3 months. (medscape.com)
  • Postoperative photophobia was reduced in all 9 eyes that experienced moderate to severe preoperative photophobia. (nih.gov)
Dizziness1
Acute3
Contact Lenses1
Typically1
  • People with non-nephropathic or ocular cystinosis typically experience photophobia due to cystine crystals in the cornea, but usually do not develop kidney malfunction or most of the other signs and symptoms of cystinosis. (medlineplus.gov)
Pupil1
  • Kerry Burke is a 17-year-old school pupil who has albinism, with nystagmus and photophobia affecting her vision. (rnib.org.uk)
Discharge1
Treatments1
Mild symptoms1
  • Some people will experience only mild symptoms with no complications, but, in rare cases, a person may develop life-threatening complications. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Irritation1
Neck1
  • Some people may experience sudden food cravings, fatigue and difficulty concentrating as well as stiffness in the neck. (familiprix.com)
People7
  • People with ME/CFS may experience a variety of sensory symptoms. (meassociation.org.uk)
  • Most people with PsA experience skin issues before developing joint symptoms. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The National Psoriasis Foundation notes that around 40% of people with PsA experience dactylitis. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • People may also experience nail separation from the nail bed, nail scales accumulating under the nail, and nail pitting. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Finding comfort in shared experiences can help many people cope with the anxiety associated with photophobia. (triumphoverphobia.com)
  • Many people who use the gas also experience an increase in heart rate and blood pressure which can cause some form of stress or anxiety. (brupharmacy.com)
  • People who have lighter colored irises experience greater sensitivity than people with darker irises. (johnstownfamilyvision.com)
Retinal2
  • Recent evidence indicates that the intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells play a key role in the pathophysiology of photophobia. (researchgate.net)
  • Although pharmacologic manipulation of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells and the neural pathways that mediate photophobia may be possible in the future, current therapies are directed at the underlying cause of the photophobia and optical modulation of these cells and pathways. (researchgate.net)
Infection1
  • The MIF might be more specific for infection with C. psittaci , but experience with and availability of this newer test are more limited. (cdc.gov)
Sunglasses2
Eyes4
  • When your eyes are dry and not adequately lubricated, they can become irritated, leading to reflex tearing in an effort to relieve the discomfort and maintain moisture on the eye's surface, which is exactly what I was experiencing at work. (nutritionist-resource.org.uk)
  • patients usually feel their eyes getting tired and experience blurred vision. (crstodayeurope.com)
  • We all experience some level of sensitivity to blue light, based on the physiological makeup of our eyes and how they receive and interpret light. (theraspecs.com)
  • Once the factor triggering light sensitivity is dealt with, photophobia will usually go away and your eyes will return to their normal state. (johnstownfamilyvision.com)
Suffer2
  • It speaks of the advantages of support groups for those who suffer from photophobia, to help them conquer their fear of light. (triumphoverphobia.com)
  • If you find yourself experiencing blurred or distorted vision that seems to get worse year after year, you may suffer from an irregularity of the cornea known as keratoconus. (specialtytint.com)
Sufferers experience1
  • The intense pain sufferers experience during an attack can be incapacitating, preventing them from performing normal daily activities. (familiprix.com)
Common1
  • Photophobia, visual aura, and eye pain are the most common and bothersome ocular symptoms. (aao.org)
Sensation1
  • The trigeminal system is key in the pathophysiology of photophobia as it is very closely linked to pain sensation [85]. (researchgate.net)
Severity1
Vision3
  • About a quarter of mi-graine patients experience visual aura, which can include teichopsia, flashing lights, wavy lines or dots, blind spots, or loss of one or both sides of vision. (aao.org)
  • Ultraviolet rays-specifically UV-A and UV-B rays-from the sun can lead to short and long-term eye damage and impair your vision, and it isn't a pleasant experience! (lajolla.com)
  • These patients usually experience some negative impact on vision, such as a time of day when objects are slightly blurry or blinking that is more frequent than normal. (crstodayeurope.com)
Concussion1
  • 16][17] [18] Photophobia is probably a response to protect the retina from the light stimulus, as the threshold is lowered from baseline after concussion. (researchgate.net)
Pain2
  • It is not always easy to tell if your dog is experiencing eye pain and, sometimes, all you may notice are subtle behavioral changes. (petplace.com)
  • It is instinctual for many dogs to withdraw and become more reclusive when they are experiencing eye pain or discomfort. (petplace.com)
Patients3
  • 62.3% of patients experienced any grade neurologic ir-AEs [ 21 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Patients who do not experience symptoms on a regular basis have mild dry eye and most often can be treated by recommending environmental or behavioral modifications along with an artificial tear when necessary. (crstodayeurope.com)
  • There is usually evidence of hepatitis, and severely ill patients may experience rapid kidney deterioration, sudden liver failure or pulmonary failure after the fifth day of illness. (who.int)
Person4
Bright light1
Kidney1
  • Untreated children will experience complete kidney failure by about the age of 10. (medlineplus.gov)
Terms1
  • In addition to these benefits, support groups for photophobia sufferers also serve as a platform for advocacy efforts in terms of spreading awareness about the condition and educating others. (triumphoverphobia.com)
Participants1
  • During therapy sessions, she could connect with other participants who had similar experiences as hers. (triumphoverphobia.com)
Visual1
  • If you have sustained a TBI and are experiencing any visual symptoms, a neuro-optometrist can help. (optometrists.org)
Include1
  • Participation in support groups can include attending meetings, sharing experiences, and engaging in group activities. (triumphoverphobia.com)
Health3
  • Remember to prioritize your eye health and take prompt action if you experience any symptoms to ensure a swift and effective recovery. (cadilapharma.com)
  • and above AEGL-3, the general population could experience life-threatening health effects or death. (cdc.gov)
  • 17 to live together, experience different cultures and take ed by public health agencies in the United Kingdom and part in activities. (who.int)