Light Sensitivity - Symptom


Eyes are a very delicate organ and are highly sensitive to light. If you have light sensitive eyes, you may choose to wear sunglasses much more than usual. In severe cases, some people cannot tolerate any light at all.

If your light sensitivity is severe you may suffer from photophobia. This is an eye condition in which eyes are overly sensitive to light. It can be a very painful condition in which eyes excessively tear. Photophobia is caused by the recovery of rod and cone cells at the back of the eye.

Causes of Light Sensitive Eyes

  • Light coloured eyes
  • Deficiency of beta-carotene and lutein
  • Thyroid condition
  • Diabetes


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