Photophobia, or light sensitivity, is inability to tolerate bright lights. Bright lights such as sunlight, fluorescent bulbs and tubes, and incandescent lights can cause discomfort. You also either squint or close your eyes because of the dazzle. You may also get a headache, along with light sensitivity.
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Migraine and Eye
Migraine is typically defined as a headache without a cause. It is, however, often accompanied by uncomfortable eye related symptoms. Diseases of the ocular surface can exacerbate migraine headaches. In fact, migraines can trigger symptoms of dry eye, pain behind the eyeball (retroorbital pain), visual hallucinations, light sensitivity, and even decreased vision. This article explores the relationship between migraine and the eye.