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photophobia
(redirected from Sensitivity to light)

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photophobia [‚fōd·ə′fō·bē·ə]
(psychology)
An abnormal fear of light.


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What they are: Throbbing head pain, usually on one side of the head, often accompanied by nausea or sensitivity to light and sound.
If brightness or sensitivity to light is an issue, I usually suggest sunglasses.
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