Photophobia is not any fear or phobia but a condition in which discomfort or pain in eyes is experienced due to light. It is a very common symptom during migraine, and a criteria to depict migraine. The bright light like sunlight, fluorescent light and incandescent light all can cause discomfort to the eyes. Its treatment depends upon the severity of pain.
Symptoms of Photophobia:-
It causes symptoms like any infection, swelling, migraine, squint or close the eyes, and headache, nausea, or other symptoms may be associated with photophobia.
There are two possible connections associated with Photophobia:-
Migraine:- Many people who have migraine suffers from photophobia. Infact, it is one of the common symptoms of the migraine.
Blepharospasm :- Photophobia is commonly known to be associated with blepharospam. Every one among the two people suffering from blepharospam have photophobia.
Treatment of Photophobia:-
It can be treated by medications and rest for migraines, eye drops, keeping sim lights inside, etc.
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