photophobia
Painful brightness reaction
Photophobia is abnormal sensitivity to light, causing discomfort or pain in bright conditions.
It's a symptom rather than a disease itself, commonly associated with migraines, eye inflammation, or certain neurological conditions: The migraine left her with severe photophobia.
Despite the suffix, it describes physical intolerance rather than psychological fear.
Tinted eye protection
- tinted lensesColored optical glass
- visorEye-shading brim
- hatGarment for the head
- curtainsHanging fabric window covers
blinds · dimmer · blackout · shades · polarized glasses · eye mask · canopy · awning
Severe neurological head pain
- meningitisMembrane inflammation around brain
- concussionBrain injury from impact
- uveitisUveal layer inflammation
- conjunctivitisInflammation of eye lining
keratitis · iritis · albinism · encephalitis · dry eye · cataracts · glaucoma · retinitis
Radiance from our star
- glareFierce stare or brightness
- fluorescent lightsGas-discharge illumination tubes
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
- flashBrief burst of light
screens · headlights · reflection · strobe · daylight · artificial light · high contrast
Partly close eyes
- blinkRapid lid movement
- winceReflexive recoil from distress
- watery eyesExcess moisture in vision
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
shielding · avoidance · eye strain · tearing · eye pain · headache · irritation · halo
Eye's clear outer dome
- pupilLearner or eye opening
- retinaLight-sensing tissue layer
- irisEye's pigmented disc
- optic nerveRetina-brain neural connection
Topical ocular medication
- blue light filterRemoves harsh display wavelengths
- artificial tearsManufactured eye moisture drops
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- pain reliefEasing of discomfort
sunglasses
Tinted eye protection
- tinted lensesColored optical glass
- visorEye-shading brim
- hatGarment for the head
curtains · blinds · dimmer · blackout · shades · polarized glasses · eye mask · canopy · awning · screen filter
migraine
Severe neurological head pain
- meningitisMembrane inflammation around brain
- concussionBrain injury from impact
- uveitisUveal layer inflammation
conjunctivitis · keratitis · iritis · albinism · encephalitis · dry eye · cataracts · glaucoma · retinitis · scleritis
sunlight
Radiance from our star
- glareFierce stare or brightness
- fluorescent lightsGas-discharge illumination tubes
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
flash · screens · headlights · reflection · strobe · daylight · artificial light · high contrast
squint
Partly close eyes
- blinkRapid lid movement
- winceReflexive recoil from distress
- watery eyesExcess moisture in vision
discomfort · shielding · avoidance · eye strain · tearing · eye pain · headache · irritation · halo · starburst
cornea
Eye's clear outer dome
optic nerve · lens · photoreceptors · rods · cones · macula · sclera
eye drops
Topical ocular medication
- blue light filterRemoves harsh display wavelengths
- artificial tearsManufactured eye moisture drops
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- visionsharp, eye, visual perception, sight, eyes
- symptomsfever, headache, pain, nausea, rash
- eye problemsblindness, cataracts, glaucoma, blurred vision, eye irritation
- sensitivitieslight sensitivity, skin sensitivity, pain sensitivity, fragrance sensitivity, chemical sensitivity
- sensitivitysensitivity, sensitive, hypersensitivity, oversensitivity, hypersensitive
- vision problemsblindness, blurry vision, visual impairment, vision loss, sight loss
photo, phobia, photographs, photographed, photosensitive, photosensitivity