10 Optic Neuritis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #5: Photophobia
Photophobia is the abnormal intolerance of light in the eyes. Patients complain of pain or discomfort in the eyes caused by light exposure. Photophobia can occur due to issues with the nervous system, eye conditions, genetic conditions, and other causes.
It occurs when excessive light enters the eye if there is corneal abrasion or inability of the pupil to constrict, lack of pigment in the iris due to albinism, traumatic brain injury, migraines, temporomandibular joint disorders, cataracts, uveitis, optic neuritis, and more.
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