photophobic
Fearing bright illumination
Photophobic describes an aversion to light.
In medicine, photophobic eyes are abnormally sensitive to light, a symptom of migraines, meningitis, and certain eye conditions: The patient was photophobic and kept the blinds drawn.
In biology, photophobic organisms avoid light, preferring dark environments.
Figuratively, someone photophobic shuns cameras or publicity.
Narrowing eyes to see
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
- painBodily or emotional distress
- headacheCranial pain
- migraineSevere neurological head pain
watery eyes · tearing · eye strain · nausea · dizziness · aversion · flinching · wincing
Severe neurological head pain
- meningitisMembrane inflammation around brain
- concussionBrain injury from impact
- albinismInherited melanin deficiency
- iritisColored-ring inflammation
uveitis · conjunctivitis · dry eye · traumatic brain injury · hangover · autism spectrum
Radiance from our star
- glareFierce stare or brightness
- fluorescentEmitting light when energized
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
- flashBrief burst of light
LED · halogen · incandescent · screen glow · daylight · artificial light · direct light · luminance
Tinted eye protection
- tinted lensesColored optical glass
- polarized glassesEyewear reducing reflected glare
- visorEye-shading brim
- hatGarment for the head
curtains · blackout blinds · screen filter · dimmer · shade · parasol · eye mask · UV protection
Widened eye apertures
- retinaLight-sensing tissue layer
- corneaEye's clear outer dome
- irisEye's pigmented disc
- optic nerveRetina-brain neural connection
photoreceptors · rods · cones · ophthalmic · eye exam · sclera · conjunctiva
squinting
Narrowing eyes to see
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
- painBodily or emotional distress
- headacheCranial pain
migraine · watery eyes · tearing · eye strain · nausea · dizziness · aversion · flinching · wincing · eye fatigue
migraine
Severe neurological head pain
- meningitisMembrane inflammation around brain
- concussionBrain injury from impact
- albinismInherited melanin deficiency
iritis · uveitis · conjunctivitis · dry eye · traumatic brain injury · hangover · autism spectrum
sunlight
Radiance from our star
- glareFierce stare or brightness
- fluorescentEmitting light when energized
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
flash · LED · halogen · incandescent · screen glow · daylight · artificial light · direct light · luminance · illumination
sunglasses
Tinted eye protection
- tinted lensesColored optical glass
- polarized glassesEyewear reducing reflected glare
- visorEye-shading brim
hat · curtains · blackout blinds · screen filter · dimmer · shade · parasol · eye mask · UV protection · wraparounds
dilated pupils
Widened eye apertures
optic nerve · photoreceptors · rods · cones · ophthalmic · eye exam · sclera · conjunctiva