Photophobia

(Light sensitivity, Light intolerance, Light aversion, Light sensitivity disorder, Light-sensitive eyes, Sunlight sensitivity, Intolerance to light, Intolerance to bright light, Discomfort with bright light, Avoidance of light)

Photophobia is an extreme sensitivity to light. Symptoms include squinting, eye pain, and headaches. It can develop due to a variety of causes, including physical and mental health conditions, medications, and eye injuries. It can manifest as an aversion to bright light, or a feeling of discomfort and pain when exposed to light.

45 diseases may cause the symptom photophobia

Age: any age

Equally Common in Men and Women

Diseases, which may be a consequence of the symptom photophobia

(G43) Migraine

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Low RiskAge: 0 to 94Equally Common in Men and Women

(M45) Ankylosing spondylitis

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High RiskAge: 10 to 40Equally Common in Men and Women

(H20) Iridocyclitis

(Передний увеит)

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Low RiskAge: any ageEqually Common in Men and Women

(H16) Keratitis

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Moderate RiskAge: 1 to 100Equally Common in Men and Women

(A84) Tick-borne viral encephalitis

(Весенне-летний клещевой менингоэнцефалит)

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High RiskAge: 1 to 89Equally Common in Men and Women

(H10) Conjunctivitis

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DangerousAge: 0 to 94Equally Common in Men and Women

Main Symptoms Photophobia