The photophobia described as the eye sensitivity caused by exposure to a light beam of any kind either sunlight, electricity in homes or even street light, occurring in the patient a general malaise and severe headache (headache); the identification of photophobia is simple, a rejection by the patient to everything that is a source of light is immediately observed, this pathology is frequently observed in patients who have albinism, however, this can be a symptom to any pathology of ocular origin or at the level of the nervous system.
This can be a nuisance impossible to minimize or treat in cases of glaucoma, migraine syndrome, cluster headache, keratitis, and in traumatic corneal lesions, this is due to the fact that the retina is located in the inner part of the eyeball. it is in charge of capturing the image abroad. There is no exclusive treatment for photophobiaThis symptom will stop after treating the cause that causes the aforementioned discomfort; There are people who are prone to light beams, in most cases they are those individuals who have a clear eye coloration, it is also possible to mention patients who have cataracts because there are few levels of pigmentation. Some of the pathologies that have photophobia as a symptom are: chikungunya, meningitis, subarachnoid cerebral hemorrhage, encephalitis, conjunctivitis, cystinosis, among others; in turn, photophobia is also caused by the consumption of drugs such as amphetamines, atropine, scopolamine, phenylephrine, and in the same way it can be caused by the consumption of drugs such as cocaine.
The main symptom of photophobia is eye pain in front of the light source, the greater the irradiated light, the greater the pain or discomfort produced at the eye level, these pains can vary between mild, moderate or intense, as just mentioned. Depending on the power in the light, whether natural or artificial, in closed or open spaces, it can generate a burning sensation or hives (itching), excessive tearing. The main recommendation for patients with photophobia is the use of dark glasses.
