21 years
I have a problem seeing at night when there's lights, a doctor told me that i have something called photophobia, what can i do to feel better?
Jul 22, 2014
Photophobia is not an eye disease, but a symptom of many conditions such as infection or inflammation that can irritate the eyes, and in this case the condition will resolve when inflammation is healed ,such as cases of conjunctivitis and dry eyes ,...you will have in this case other symptoms in the eye .
migraine patients present with photosensitivity.
People with a lighter eye color also may experience more light sensitivity in environments such as bright sunlight, because darker-colored eyes contain more pigment to protect against harsh lighting.
Other common causes of photophobia include corneal abrasion, uveitis and a central nervous system disorder such as meningitis. Light sensitivity also is associated with a detached retina, contact lens irritations, sunburn and refractive surgery.all these will make other symptoms associated with light sensitivity.
Some medications may cause light sensitivity as a side effect, including belladonna, furosemide, quinine, tetracycline and doxycycline.So look for your medications .
The best treatment for light sensitivity is to address the underlying cause. Once the triggering factor is treated, photophobia disappears in many cases.
If you are taking a medication that causes light sensitivity, talk to your prescribing physician about discontinuing or replacing the drug.
If you're naturally sensitive to light, avoid bright sunlight and other harsh lighting sources. Wear wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses with ultraviolet (UV) protection.
Photochromic lenses are another solution for mild sun sensitivity. These lenses darken automatically outdoors and block 100 percent of the sun's UV rays.
For bright sunlight, consider polarized sunglasses. These sun lenses provide extra protection against glare-causing reflections of light from water, sand, snow, concrete roadways and other reflective surfaces.
In an extreme case, you may consider wearing prosthetic contact lenses that are specially colored to look like your own eyes. Prosthetic contact lenses can reduce the amount of light that enters the eye and make your eyes more comfortable.
a simple way if you are bothered at night by these lights you can try temporarily sun glasses to reduce effect of lights and flashes ,but be aware don't use if you feel that your are not seeing clearly .
note if you had undergone a lasik surgery before you can experience decreased sight at night and photosensitivity.
ask you ophthalmologist for further specific tretment options.
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