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Light Sensitivity

John

Hello, I'm new here!

I am wondering about my light sensitivity and the symptoms of it.

Every time I go outside on a sunny or even a cloudy day, my eyes will water. I also get this in bright rooms too.

I don't get enough sleep either (only about 6 or 7 hours).

Is anything that I mentioned a symptom of light sensitivity?

Thank you very much.

  • I had a selection of black tinted prescription glasses made up for me at (from memory) 80%, 70%, 50%, 20% light transmission so I can choose the appropriate darkness for the conditions. I typically drive at night with the 70% (to help with oncoming headlights), and I often wear the 80% to walk around - it takes the edge off.

  • I have to dim screens and lights, and I have things blocking the windows sometimes because of light sensitivity. When I go outside, I bring a pair of sunglasses with me. 

  • Hi John and welcome.  I suffer with light sensitivity - there are some days when my eyes just won't stop watering when outside and I find it quite draining.  I feel it's much worse when I'm tired too.  I also find bright sunlight incredibly annoying - bright lights make me so irritable - I'm constantly closing my blinds at home - much to my husband's annoyance.