What is Photosensitivity?
'''Light sensitivity''', '''photophobia''' or '''hypersensitivity to light''' is a medical [[symptom]] that causes higher than usual intolerance of bright [[light]], and usually the glare that accompanies it. When someone with photophobia is exposed to bright light, such as [[sun]]light or modern [[florescent lighting]], he or she usually experiences discomfort and or [[pain]]. Various conditions and diseases like [[glaucoma]], [[dyslexia]], [[albinism]], and [[concussion]]s can cause light sensitivity. One common remedy is to wear [[glasses]] with [[tint]]ed [[lenses]] while in sun or florescent lighting. The glasses tints can be anything from barely noticeable tints to full on [[sunglasses]] [[Category:Light|sensetivity]] {{med-stub}}