Causes of Light Sensitivity Archives - Axon Optics

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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.

 

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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
How Well Do You Know Your Migraine Triggers?

For some people around the country, chronic migraines are a crippling reality.  What many people don’t [...]

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28
Jun
migraine glasses for light sensitivity
Frequently Asked Questions About Light Sensitivity

FAQ on Light Sensitivity – Answered by Dr. Katz, MD, PhD, of the Moran Eye [...]

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26
Dec
The Connection Between Photophobia and Migraine

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

08
Dec
Adjusting Life around Light Sensitivity

[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/2″ el_position=”first”] Guest Post by Laura: Welcome to the club. If you’re [...]

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19
Oct
Light Sensitivity and Ocular Migraines

Light Sensitivity and Migraines Light from computer monitors, fluorescent lights, TV screens, and reflected glare [...]

16
Jun
Photophobia: Looking for Causes and Solutions (EyeNet Magazine Interview with Dr. Digre & Dr. Katz)

Photophobia: Looking for Causes and Solutions Originally published by EyeNet Magazine, the original article can be [...]

17
Mar
OUCH! 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
Photophobia: Looking for Causes and Solutions

  Migraine, V. Palyka 2012 I couldn’t resist sharing this article with you.  It’s a well-written [...]

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10
Jan
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