(also '''light sensitivity''') is a
Symptom of excessive
Sensitivity to
Light and the aversion to
Sunlight or well-lit places. Patients with photophobia usually seek the shelter of a dark room.
Patients may develop photophobia as a result of several different medical conditions, related to the
Eye or the
Nervous System . Those experiencing photophobia of acute onset are often advised to see a
Physician as soon as possible as this could be a sign of
Meningitis .
Other common disorders which lead to photophobia are
Migraine s,
Encephalitis ,
Conjunctivitis ,
Aphakia , and
Iritis .
