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People that don’t have migraines or people trying to understand if they have a migraine may ask, “What does a migraine feel like?” We asked students with migraine to answer this question and also got a perspective from a neurologist. The Migraineurs Perspective on What a Migraine Feels Like In 2016, Axon Optics created a scholarship. […] Read More
The more you understand about a particular challenge, the better equipped to handle it you may become. Perhaps this is why so many people who suffer from photophobia or light sensitivity tend to become experts on the subject.If you know what causes light sensitivity in the eye, perhaps you can avoid or mitigate those causes […] Read More
Faster, darker, less expensive. That’s right, Axon Optics has made significant improvements to our light-responsive eyewear for migraine sufferers. The lenses now become darker, change faster, and are more affordable. We’re pretty sure this makes them easier and more pleasant to use than ever before. Glasses that darken automatically when exposed to sunshine (also called […] Read More
Pediatric migraine often goes undiagnosed and undertreated. 1 in 11 children experiences migraine attacks. Because of this, parents, teachers, nurses, and other school personnel need to be aware of migraine and the various ways that it may impact children. Migraine is stigmatized as “just a headache.” Therefore, many children get stigmatized by adults when migraine […] Read More
We’ve all felt it at some time, bright light that hurts. But that’s not you. No, forget the garden variety light sensitivity. Yours is the serious stuff. You know the drill: bright lights, pain, the overwhelming need to find a dark room in which to retreat. You’re not alone, but is that really any consolation? […] Read More
FAQ on Light Sensitivity – Answered by Dr. Katz, MD, PhD, of the Moran Eye Institute at the University of Utah Medical Center Q: What is light sensitivity? A: Everybody has a little light sensitivity. If you look at a light that’s too bright, like the Sun, it hurts, and that’s a protective mechanism that we […] Read More
It our Gift Giving Sale! Now you can get 20% off your entire shopping cart, free shipping, AND a free $30 gift code to our partner site AxonRelief.com. Just use the discount code VERYMERRY at Axon Optics to get 20% off your order. Then we’ll immediately email you a gift code to use on AxonRelief.com […] Read More
Have you ever been dizzy? I mean, really dizzy, where you couldn’t do much if you could get up at all. This is not a “too much spinning on the playground equipment” dizziness. No, this dizziness comes on seemingly out of the blue. It can last several minutes or drag on for up to three […] Read More
Chloe Benjamin is best known for her abilities as a novelist, including New York Times best-seller The Immortalists. But like millions of others, she’s also a migraineur who’s had to find ways to keep working with a migraine. In a career that demands long hours on the computer, Chloe has found relief by wearing Axon […] Read More
After having vision correction surgery, Jeff found himself with rare complications of extreme light sensitivity, headaches, and corneal pain. His eyes also became so chronically dry that he actually wore swim goggles to help keep moisture in. Jeff’s set of complications led to a diagnosis of corneal neuralgia. What is Corneal Neuralgia? Corneal neuralgia is […] Read More
Migraine auras are sensory disturbances that come before or during a migraine event. Researchers recently conducted a study on migraine aura in teenagers. This was published in the Journal of Headache And Pain. This research provides some helpful insights into the ways in which teens experience migraines. About the Study This study ran during a […] Read More
We frequently hear stories from Axon Optics users about the benefits they experience from our glasses. One benefit we’ve been hearing about is how our eyewear helps those with ADHD light sensitivity, even in children. Of course, child light sensitivity can make school and play difficult for kids. But it can also take its toll […] Read More