Question 1

is it true that allergies and sinusitis may cause symptoms similar to photophobia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Photophobia is defined simply as fear or intolerance to light. There is pain when opening eyes. Symptoms of allergic disease include headaches triggered by sinusitis, that might come with photophobia. Also allergic inflammation, swelling, of the eye might also cause discomfort when eyes are open into bright light.

Question 2

hello i have paranasal sinusitis.its written in my ct scan result.it's been 1 year i've got it now.and my eyes are so sensitive to light and it hurts ?

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis: Sinuses are above, below, and between the eyes.  It is common with sinusitis to have pain in and around the eyes along with light sensitivity.

Question 3

i have pain in top of my nose and my forehead and my ear and little blood from my nose and my eyes hurts and sensitive to light is this sinusitis?

Accepted Answer

Probable sinusitis: You are correct but should seek medical attention to see what type of infection and that it is not more serious.

Question 4

is tooth sensitivity (not to hot/cold)  normal after/during maxilliary sinusitis? how long will it last?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Upper molar pain is common in maxillary sinusitis. It would be expected to resolve by the time antibiotics are finished. Talk to your doctor if this is not the case.

Question 5

can sinusitis cause blurred vision and sensitivity to light?

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis: No. You may have one of the major but rare complications of sinusitis with extension of infection into the central nervous system, either as a brain abscess or other infection of the spaces created by the linings of the brain. You should be seen immediately by a doctor and will probably undergo emergency imaging studies and consultation with an ophthalmologist and possibly an infect dis expert.

Question 6

history of sinusitis. no longer congested, but have cracking, constant popping, and pressure fluctuation in my ears. some minor noise sensitivity. consistent with eustachian tube dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Popping sounds, crackling, pressure feeling in ears are all symptoms that can occur with eustachian tube dysfunction.  A history of environmental allergies, nasal or sinus congestion, upper respiratory infections can all contribute to the condition. Using a decongestant can be helpful. See your doctor for an exam of your head/neck/ears/throat to be sure of the diagnosis.

Question 7

i suffer from daily headaches.pressure on eye ball,nausea,sensitivity for light,sounds,pain in sinuses,teeth.i have chronic flu.migraine or sinusitis?

Accepted Answer

Time: Time to see your Physician for differential diagnosis and treatment.

Question 8

migrain symptoms for light sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

Migraine criteria: Sensory disturbances such as photophobia (i.e., light sensitivity) and phonophobia (i.e., sound sensitivity) are common and both of these criteria must be present if used for the diagnosis of migraine. Another important characteristic of migraine is that routine physical activity, or even head movement, often aggravates the headache. See a headache specialist.

Question 9

does minocycline increase light sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

Minocycline: Yes, any tetracycline related antibiotic can increase risk of sunburn. Doxycycline gives the most sun sensitivity problems.

Question 10

how do glasses look and are there contacts that protect you from light sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

Sorry but no: I'm sorry to say, there are no contact lenses that treat photophobia ( light sensitivity). Just sunglasses, which happen to work quite well. Best of luck and feel better.

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Is it true that allergies and sinusitis may cause symptoms similar to photophobia?

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Hello i have paranasal sinusitis.its written in my ct scan result.it's been 1 year i've got it now.and my eyes are so sensitive to light and it hurts ?

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I have pain in top of my nose and my forehead and my ear and little blood from my nose and my eyes hurts and sensitive to light is this sinusitis?

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Is tooth sensitivity (not to hot/cold) normal after/during maxilliary sinusitis? how long will it last?

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Can sinusitis cause blurred vision and sensitivity to light?

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History of sinusitis. no longer congested, but have cracking, constant popping, and pressure fluctuation in my ears. some minor noise sensitivity. consistent with eustachian tube dysfunction?

A member asked:

I suffer from daily headaches.pressure on eye ball,nausea,sensitivity for light,sounds,pain in sinuses,teeth.i have chronic flu.migraine or sinusitis?

A member asked:

Migrain symptoms for light sensitivity?

A member asked:

Does minocycline increase light sensitivity?

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How do glasses look and are there contacts that protect you from light sensitivity?

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