Category Archives: Causes of Light Sensitivity

 

The most common cause of light sensitivity is migraine. However many people with migraine are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed with other headache syndromes like tension headache or sinus headache. Dry eye syndrome is another common cause of light sensitivity and many people with migraine also have dry eye syndrome.

 

Lots of artificial lights and photophobia
11 Effective Photophobia Treatments & Home Remedies (2022)

Photophobia treatments and home remedies are brought more to light as scientists and doctors continue [...]

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28
Jul
Which Light Bulbs Are Best for Sensitive Eyes?

If you’re more sensitive to light than the average person, it may cause you discomfort, [...]

13
Dec
Is there such a thing as special glasses for glaucoma light sensitivity?
Are Special Glasses for Glaucoma a Thing?

Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that can lead to blindness. Fortunately, there are treatments [...]

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29
Aug
light sensitivity in one eye is a real thing
Light Sensitivity in One Eye? No, You’re Not Crazy

Photophobia or light sensitivity usually affects both eyes. However, thousands of people have reported light [...]

10
Aug
People with autism may be light sensitive
Autism Light Sensitivity: Causes, Symptoms, Solution

Autism light sensitivity is a very real thing. In this article, we’ll take a look [...]

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09
Aug
How do blue light blockers work? Is blue light harmful?
Do Blue Light Glasses Work? A Science-Based Analysis

Do blue light glasses work to protect your eyes from digital screens?  In recent years, [...]

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24
May
Learn what causes light sensitivity dizziness and what to do about it
Light Sensitivity Dizziness: Causes & Solutions

From time to time, everyone has felt that sudden dizziness when standing up. Maybe you [...]

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05
May
Toddler Light Sensitivity: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Photophobia is most often thought of in terms of adults. But the fact is, childhood [...]

26
Apr
Sudden Light Sensitivity (Causes, Treatment, Prevention)

No matter what package it comes in, light sensitivity is no picnic. Photophobia could be [...]

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16
Mar
Sensitivity to Fluorescent Light (and How to Deal With It)

You know it when you feel it. You walk into an office or retail store, [...]

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04
Mar
How Karen Found Relief After Traumatic Brain Injury

According to the Centers for Disease Control, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a major cause [...]

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19
May
Light shining through trees. Light sensitivity can be caused by Sjodren's Syndrome.
Sjogren’s Syndrome

Sjogren’s Syndrome, pronounced shœ̅-​ˌgren(z), is an autoimmune disease that affects an estimated 400,000 to 3.1 million [...]

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29
Feb
Bright lights or glare may bother people with glaucoma
Glasses for Glaucoma & Light Sensitivity

“It all started with a pretty little halo of rainbows around lights at night,” describes [...]

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21
Feb
Post Concussion Migraine: How a Head Injury Might Change Your Headache Condition or Result in Photophobia

If you have ever had a concussion, you might have personal experience with post concussion [...]

07
Feb
The Connection Between Photophobia and Migraine

  Most people who have suffered the excruciating and persistent pain of migraines have noticed [...]

08
Dec
Light Sensitivity and Ocular Migraines

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16
Jun
Why do some colors hurt? Understanding the Visual Spectrum

Understanding the Visual Spectrum The visual spectrum, the wavelengths of light that the human eye [...]

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24
Feb
Ceiling Fans, Flickering, Motion, and Migraine

A recent question from a customer asked about ceiling fans and if it may trigger [...]

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07
Mar

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