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Vision - light sensitive
Alternative Names: Photophobia; Light sensitivity; Light hurts the eyes; Sensitivity to sunlight Home Care: The discomfort of light sensitivity can be reduced by avoiding sunlight, closing the eyes, wearing dark glasses, or darkening the room. However, the cause for the light sensitivity should be determined, since proper treatment may cure the problem. Seek urgent medical attention if pain is moderate to severe in low-light conditions. Call your health care provider if: Light sensitivity is severe -- for instance, if you need to wear sunglasses indoors. Sensitivity is accompanied by headaches, red eye or blurred vision. Sensitivity to light does not go away in a day or two. What to expect at your health care provider's office: Text Continues Below The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed. Medical history questions documenting the sensitivity to light in detail may include: Time pattern When did this begin? Is the sensitivity to light constant or occasional? Quality How severe is the sensitivity? Are dark glasses needed? Are darkened rooms needed? Aggravating factors Have the pupils recently been dilated with medications? Do you use contact lenses? Do you have headaches? Do you use soaps, lotions, or cosmetics around your eyes? Have you had an exposure to dust, wind, sun, pollens, or chemicals? Relieving factors Is it better after you rest? Is it better when you wear dark glasses? Is it better when you are in darkened rooms? Do any medications make it better? Other What other symptoms are also present? Pain in the eye Headache Nausea Neck stiffness Blurred vision Sore or wound in eye Redness Itching Swelling Dizziness Numbness or tingling elsewhere in the body Changes in hearing Additional important information What medications are being taken? Have you had any injuries? Do you have a history of migraine headaches? Do you use "street drugs"? Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>