Why Dry Eyes Have Sensitivity to Light

Dry Eyes and Sensitivity to Light

What is Photophobia?  

One of the major characteristics of dry eyes is Light Sensitivity.  This is called  "photophobia”-  light sensitivity or intolerance to light.

Symptoms of Dry Eyes

Dry eyes can cause your eyes to feel tired, soar and often watery,especially when exposed to bright light. This is because tear evaporate too quickly.  Tear not thick enough.  This is often associated with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction - clogged oil glands on your eye lids.

When you take TheraLife Eye for dry eye relief.  The first sign of improvement is Light Sensitivity.

Different Degrees of Photophobia

There are different degrees of photophobia. Some people are sensitive only to sunlight, and others to any type of brightness, including fluorescent or incandescent light. your eyes may squint or feel the need to close your eyes.

For people with dry eyes, there is the possibility of light sensitivity being triggered by corneal abrasion or medication. This may also causes eye pain, soreness and severe photophobia, even in very low-lighting conditions. There are several things your eye doctors may need to know to help determine the cause of your light sensitivity:

When is Light Sensitivity an Urgent Matter?

It is important to know that your symptoms can run the gamut from minor to major issues. For example, tired or sore eyes after a long period of working at your computer ( computer vision syndrome) is minor and is not the type of pain needing urgent medical attention. However, it would be best to immediately call your eye specialist if your pain is severe, constant and includes any changes in your vision; if you need to wear sunglasses indoors; or if the photophobia is accompanied by fever, headaches, blurry vision or red eyes, as there may be a concern for meningitis.

People with lighter-colored eyes tend to be more sensitive to bright light, as are those taking certain medications (doxycycline, tetracycline, fursemide).

When it comes to plight sensitivity accompanied by eye soreness or pain, consider these other causes-

• Uveitis (inflammation of the inner portion of the eye)
• Iritis
• Conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the thin, clear membrane over the white part of the eye; the conjunctiva also lines the eyelids)
• Contact-lens irritation or complication
• Sunburn , eyes can experience sun damage
• Refractive surgery- LASIK
• Migrane headaches
• Retinal detachment- which sees a flash of bright light.
• Sjogrnes’s Syndrome (inflammatory autoimmune disorder)
• Burns to the eye (welder’s flash)
• A stype or chalzion (these can create eye pain and sensitivity as they grow)
• Corneal ulcer
• Foreign body in the eye or irritation.

It’s better to catch a problem early and to be reassured than to be shortsighted and let it fester.

How Can TheraLife Eye Help?
Relief your dry eyes with TheraLife Eye, and the light sensitivity will be gone.  It is the first sign of improvement.

The unique TheraLife Eye formula restores normal cell function to tear secretion glands to achieve balanced, sustainable tears all day long.  Doctors recommended.  80% success for first time users. 

To learn more how TheraLife Eye works:  click here.

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