PHOTOPHOBIA

What is photophobia?- This is a light sensitivity or intolerance to light sources e.g sunlight fluorescent light LED etc.

SYMPTOMS OF PHOTOPHOBIA

• Equinting or shutting the eyes under bright light.
• Eye irritation under light sources and headache.
  
  Photophobia is not a disease but comes along with many conditions such as
• Albinism ( Lack of eye pigment).
• Eye diseases e.g Iritis, uveitis e.t.c.
• Use wide-brimmed hats and UV protected sunglasses when outdoor.

TREATMENT

Use photo chronic / Transition lenses.
Note: Not all sunglasses are recommended as majority are not UV protected and can cause more damage.