What causes PHOTOPHOBIA (light sensitivity) and how to fix it

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Do you suffer from photophobia or light sensitivity? Today we review what causes light sensitivity and options for photophobia treatment. ➡️ Tips for Driving at Night : https://youtu.be/DBWi0k_271I Photophobia is a medical symptom of extreme sensitivity or intolerance to light. This level of light sensitivity can be so strong that it can induce more than just discomfort but also physical pain. Photophobia can be caused by a variety of factors, including migraine headaches, dry eyes, and certain eye diseases. The treatment for photophobia depends on the underlying cause. In some cases, if the photophobia is related to an eye disease, treatment of the underlying condition often resolves the light sensitivity. In many cases, photophobia can be managed with lifestyle changes, such as wearing sunglasses, avoiding bright lights, and using dimmer switches in the home or office. If you are experiencing photophobia, it is important to see a doctor to determine the cause and get appropriate treatment. Medications known to cause light sensitivity Methylphenidate Benzodiazepine Barbiturates Chloroquine Haldol Zoledronate ➡️ Check out Avulux Migraine Glasses here https://avulux.com/collections/migraine-glasses?ref=doctoreyehealth For Info on MiWear Glasses: https://www.perceptcorp.com/miwear Other brands of Migraine Glasses to compare to Axon Optics https://www.axonoptics.com/ref/DoctorEyeHealth/ (amazon) https://amzn.to/3n8DINm Theraspecs https://amzn.to/3tOTtgo A highly recommend Lutein vitamin https://amzn.to/45sdGZP 💡 Videos for frequently asked questions: Avulux Migraine Glasses Review https://youtu.be/xJUjYbXmReI How to reduce eye strain: https://youtu.be/6B38PTBmhkc Want to stay up to date on eye health science & vision products? 📧Sign up for our newsletter! https://www.doctoreyehealth.com/subscribe Website: https://www.doctoreyehealth.com ✅ Recommended playlists: How to buy good glasses! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVPj4om505E&list=PLzi60fSuOmPBWMT-jd7GYS6EDpv3CfK5P Want to try contact lenses?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlPyYkq3LnY&list=PLzi60fSuOmPBqiF3B2n-j2OMoH9QJClA2 The best dry eye treatments explained! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7roXAdaEraA&list=PLzi60fSuOmPBb_s5UP26SFqAyGp92oDV9 Let’s Connect! Dr. Allen on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctoreyehealth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctoreyehealth Twitter: https://twitter.com/doctoreyehealth Send me stuff to open on camera: ⚡ Doctor Allen is now scheduling new patients at https://www.groveeyecare.com/ For Collaborations please email me: [email protected] ====================================================== MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: All content in this video and description including infor­ma­tion, opinions, con­tent, ref­er­ences, and links is for infor­ma­tional pur­poses only. The Author does not pro­vide any med­ical advice on the Site. Access­ing, viewing, read­ing, or oth­er­wise using this content does NOT cre­ate a physician-patient rela­tion­ship between you and its author. Pro­vid­ing per­sonal or med­ical infor­ma­tion to the Principal author does not cre­ate a physician-patient rela­tion­ship between you and the Principal author or authors. Noth­ing con­tained in this video or its description is intended to estab­lish a physician-patient rela­tion­ship, to replace the ser­vices of a trained physi­cian or health care pro­fes­sional, or oth­er­wise to be a sub­sti­tute for pro­fes­sional med­ical advice, diag­no­sis, or treatment. You should con­sult a licensed physi­cian or appropriately-credentialed health care worker in your com­mu­nity in all mat­ters relat­ing to your health. #photophobia #lightsensitvity #doctoreyehealth Sources: (Search these numbers) in PubMed https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ PMID: 28932391 PMID: 22019306 PMID: 22330853 PMID: 1779251 PMID: 21622479 PMID: 17121141 PMID: 17087988 PMID: 27420092 Timestamps: 0:00 What is Photophobia 0:32 Photophobia Symptoms 1:41 Bells Phenomenon 2:37 What Causes Sensitivity to Light 3:54 Are Blue Eyes MORE Light Sensitive? 4:45 Concussion and Migraine 5:30 Photophobia Treatment 7:00 Tips on Sunglasses 7:58 Light Sensitivity Glasses 9:45 Supplements for photophobia?