Question 1

how come early morning light hurts my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Dilated pupils: Youi have been asleep and the pupils are dilated.  When you awaken, large amounts of light enter the eye and the eye reacts to close down the size of the pupils.  There may be spasm of the muscles doing this and thus pain.  This is just like having your eyes dilated at the doctors office and going out in the bright light.  It is a protective mechanism we have.

Question 2

i have had an headache every other day for a week. hurts be hind right eye, destracting pain. last b/t 30mins-1hr. photophobia and teary right eye?

Accepted Answer

Cluster headaches: Headaches reoccurring behind one eye with tearing are often what we call cluster headaches. They often occur around the same time of day and can be severe. Over-the-counter pain medications typically have no effect on the pain from a cluster headache. Oxygen and tryptans are treatments.  Please see your specialist eye md (ophthalmologist) and a neurologist.
Good luck.

Question 3

why did a dilated eye exam hurt so much today? i think they had the light turned up high. could it be photophobia?

Accepted Answer

Light sensitivity: Dilation opens the eye so your ophthalmologist can see the periphery of the retina.  Because of the increased light input, the eye is uncomfortable with this and going outside afterwards in the sun can be painful.  This is temporary photophobia which will disappear when the dilation recovers.

Question 4

is there something organically wrong with your eyes if you have constant photophobia.   my eyes go from uncomfortable to painful all the time?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: Photosensitivity is common and mostly is benign. But there are some eye conditions which can cause this including inflammation inside the eye (uveitis) and a host of retinal inflammations.  Corneal surface pathology can also do this but will usually make the eyes red as well.   See your ophthalmologist if this is a chronic problem.

Question 5

ive noticed that driving at night is near impossible for me. every oncoming car with the headlights on affects me and distorts my eyes for a sec. i have prescription glasses and a sun tint, cause of photophobia. is there any tint or shade to help?

Accepted Answer

: See an ophthalmologist, as you need evaluation for glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa, and many other problems.  A "tint or shade" is almost certainly unlikely to help.

Question 6

painless throat swelling w/ diff. swallowing w/hard swollen painless lymph nodes at multiple sites, airway feels obstructed.other symptoms incl. dry eyes+pain+photophobia, dry mouth, joint pain. help?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor asap: You need to see a doctor today for aide thorough history and exam.

Question 7

do eye allergies cause photophobia?

Accepted Answer

Not prominent: Photophobia is more characteristic of other forms of conjunctivitis than that caused by allergens such as pollens in the air but it can depend on how severe the inflammation.

Question 8

what is best for photophobia and eye fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Tear drops: Eye fatigue is usually a sign that the eyes are dry and irritated.  Some amount of photophobia (pain form light) may be caused by dryness.  If photophobia is severe, this may require prescription drops.

Question 9

can you have photophobia (light sensitivity) without having any eye disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: People with blue or light colored eyes are usually more sensitive to light than people with dark colored irises.

Question 10

could tmj cause photophobia/red eye/dry eye syndrom?

Accepted Answer

Definitely, yes: This is a rare condition that results from disruption of the sympathetic nerves supplying the eye also called Horners' syndrome. The classic symptoms are upper eyelid drooping, pupillary constriction, anhidrosis and possible photophobia.

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I have had an headache every other day for a week. hurts be hind right eye, destracting pain. last b/t 30mins-1hr. photophobia and teary right eye?

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Why did a dilated eye exam hurt so much today? i think they had the light turned up high. could it be photophobia?

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Is there something organically wrong with your eyes if you have constant photophobia. my eyes go from uncomfortable to painful all the time?

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Ive noticed that driving at night is near impossible for me. every oncoming car with the headlights on affects me and distorts my eyes for a sec. i have prescription glasses and a sun tint, cause of photophobia. is there any tint or shade to help?

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Painless throat swelling w/ diff. swallowing w/hard swollen painless lymph nodes at multiple sites, airway feels obstructed.other symptoms incl. dry eyes+pain+photophobia, dry mouth, joint pain. help?

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Do eye allergies cause photophobia?

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What is best for photophobia and eye fatigue?

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Can you have photophobia (light sensitivity) without having any eye disease?

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Could tmj cause photophobia/red eye/dry eye syndrom?

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