photophobia

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.

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