Photophobia |
Photophobia is usually associated with eye discomfort in bright
light. It is a fairly common symptom, and for many people,
photophobia is not due to any underlying disease.
Usually photophobia is a symptom of another underlying
problem, such as a corneal abrasion, uveitis, or a central nervous
system disorder such as meningitis. Common causes include
excessive wearing of contact lenses or badly fitting contact lenses,
eye diseases such as glaucoma, infections or injuries and corneal
abrasions or ulcers.
light. It is a fairly common symptom, and for many people,
photophobia is not due to any underlying disease.
Usually photophobia is a symptom of another underlying
problem, such as a corneal abrasion, uveitis, or a central nervous
system disorder such as meningitis. Common causes include
excessive wearing of contact lenses or badly fitting contact lenses,
eye diseases such as glaucoma, infections or injuries and corneal
abrasions or ulcers.
In addition to frequent squinting and aversion to bright lights, one other noticeable
symptom is frequent migraine headaches.
Treatment
The most common treatment is to avoid exposure to direct or bright lights by wearing
sunglasses with proper UV protection. In other instances, medications may be the cause.
Drugs such as amphetamines, atropine, phenylephrine, and tropicamide often trigger
photophobia. Discontinue the medication and normal tolerance of light should be
returned. But be sure to discuss possible side effects with your prescribing physician
before discontinuing any medications.
symptom is frequent migraine headaches.
Treatment
The most common treatment is to avoid exposure to direct or bright lights by wearing
sunglasses with proper UV protection. In other instances, medications may be the cause.
Drugs such as amphetamines, atropine, phenylephrine, and tropicamide often trigger
photophobia. Discontinue the medication and normal tolerance of light should be
returned. But be sure to discuss possible side effects with your prescribing physician
before discontinuing any medications.