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| name = Photophobia | |||
| image = [[File:Clare-314.jpg|alt=Photophobia|upright=1.2]] | |||
| caption = A person experiencing photophobia | |||
| field = [[Ophthalmology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Light sensitivity]], [[eye pain]], [[headache]] | |||
| causes = [[Migraine]], [[meningitis]], [[corneal abrasion]], [[uveitis]], [[cataracts]], [[albinism]], [[conjunctivitis]], [[keratitis]], [[retinal detachment]], [[eye surgery]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Clinical diagnosis]], [[patient history]], [[eye examination]] | |||
| differential = [[Migraine]], [[cluster headache]], [[tension headache]], [[meningitis]], [[subarachnoid hemorrhage]] | |||
| treatment = [[Treat underlying cause]], [[sunglasses]], [[tinted lenses]], [[medication]] | |||
| frequency = Common | |||
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'''Photophobia''' is a symptom of abnormal intolerance to visual perception of light. As a medical symptom, photophobia is not a morbid fear or phobia, but an experience of discomfort or pain to the eyes due to light exposure or by presence of actual physical sensitivity of the eyes. | '''Photophobia''' is a symptom of abnormal intolerance to visual perception of light. As a medical symptom, photophobia is not a morbid fear or phobia, but an experience of discomfort or pain to the eyes due to light exposure or by presence of actual physical sensitivity of the eyes. | ||
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== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Photophobia is a common symptom of visual disturbances such as [[migraine]], [[scleritis]] and [[conjunctivitis]]. It can also be caused by [[meningitis]], [[corneal abrasion]], [[keratitis]] and other conditions. Photophobia may also be associated with [[albinism]] and [[aniridia]]. | Photophobia is a common symptom of visual disturbances such as [[migraine]], [[scleritis]] and [[conjunctivitis]]. It can also be caused by [[meningitis]], [[corneal abrasion]], [[keratitis]] and other conditions. Photophobia may also be associated with [[albinism]] and [[aniridia]]. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for photophobia depends on the underlying cause. In many cases, treatment of the underlying cause will resolve the photophobia. For example, if photophobia is due to [[migraine]], then treating the migraine may reduce the photophobia. In other cases, the use of sunglasses or other protective eyewear may be recommended. | Treatment for photophobia depends on the underlying cause. In many cases, treatment of the underlying cause will resolve the photophobia. For example, if photophobia is due to [[migraine]], then treating the migraine may reduce the photophobia. In other cases, the use of sunglasses or other protective eyewear may be recommended. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Light sensitivity]] | * [[Light sensitivity]] | ||
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* [[Albinism]] | * [[Albinism]] | ||
* [[Aniridia]] | * [[Aniridia]] | ||
[[Category:Symptoms and signs]] | [[Category:Symptoms and signs]] | ||
[[Category:Ophthalmology]] | [[Category:Ophthalmology]] | ||
[[Category:Neurology]] | [[Category:Neurology]] | ||
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Light sensitivity, eye pain, headache |
| Complications | N/A |
| Onset | N/A |
| Duration | N/A |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Migraine, meningitis, corneal abrasion, uveitis, cataracts, albinism, conjunctivitis, keratitis, retinal detachment, eye surgery |
| Risks | N/A |
| Diagnosis | Clinical diagnosis, patient history, eye examination |
| Differential diagnosis | Migraine, cluster headache, tension headache, meningitis, subarachnoid hemorrhage |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Treat underlying cause, sunglasses, tinted lenses, medication |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Common |
| Deaths | N/A |
Photophobia is a symptom of abnormal intolerance to visual perception of light. As a medical symptom, photophobia is not a morbid fear or phobia, but an experience of discomfort or pain to the eyes due to light exposure or by presence of actual physical sensitivity of the eyes.
Causes[edit]
Photophobia is a common symptom of visual disturbances such as migraine, scleritis and conjunctivitis. It can also be caused by meningitis, corneal abrasion, keratitis and other conditions. Photophobia may also be associated with albinism and aniridia.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for photophobia depends on the underlying cause. In many cases, treatment of the underlying cause will resolve the photophobia. For example, if photophobia is due to migraine, then treating the migraine may reduce the photophobia. In other cases, the use of sunglasses or other protective eyewear may be recommended.
