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Vision - Light Sensitive
Alternate Names : Light Hurts the Eyes, Light Sensitivity, Photophobia, Sensitivity to Sunlight
Definition Photophobia is eye discomfort in bright light.
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Overview & Considerations
Photophobia is a fairly common symptom. For many people, photophobia is not due to any underlying disease.
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Review Date : 8/18/2003
Reviewed By : Edward B. Feinberg, M.D., M.P.H., Professor and Chair, Ophthalmology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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