Question 1

will wearing sunglasses make your eyes more sensitive to the sun?

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Possibly: If you wear sunglasses all the time your  eye may temporarily find it hard to tolerate bright lights.

Question 2

my eyes in bright light get very sensitive and tear up. other then sunglasses is there any drops i could use?

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Sometimes the : Surface of the eye gets dried out , this can cause the symptoms that you are describing. The are other causes of light sensitivity. Try lubricating eye drops first to see if it helps, if no improvement you will need to have your eyes examined.

Question 3

can rhodiola cause extreme sensitivity to daylight. i find that since i started rhodiola my eyes are  sensitive to daylight i always wear sunglasses ?

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Rhodiola: Rhodiola is a supplement and as such is not studied or approved by government agencies like the FDA in the U.S.. Accordingly most physicians cannot validate its safety or efficacy. Your pharmacist may have some pertinent information about this supplement.

Question 4

recently my eyes have become extremely sensitive to light. sometimes i wear sunglasses inside to watch tv or my computer monitor. also my eyes burn.?

Accepted Answer

Dry eye: Your description is most consistent with dry eye issues.  I would recommend trying artificial tears, warm compresses, and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation.  If no improvement, i would see an eye doctor for further evaluation and treatment.

Question 5

is sensitivity to light normal after cataract surgery? i am a sixty year old who had cataract surgery three weeks ago. i am finding that every time i go outside, i need to wear sunglasses because my eyes are extremely sensitive to the light. is this a per

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The : The light sensitivity after cataract surgery usually improves rapidly. The eyedrops used after cataract surgery reduce inflammation and improve the light sensitivity.

Question 6

are polarized sunglasses bad for childrens eyes?

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No: They do a better job of shielding them from unwanted sun rays than plain sunglasses.

Question 7

what causes extreme sensitivity to daylight? daylight hurts my eyes, i am always wearing sunglasses whether its sunny or not. what causes this issue?

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Sudden?..: Is this a long standing or come on recently.If so,then Uveitis is a form of eye inflammation. It affects the middle layer of tissue in the eye wall (uvea).Uveitis (u-vee-I-tis) warning signs often come on suddenly and get worse quickly.Possible causes of uveitis are infection, injury, or an autoimmune or inflammatory disease.IF so,see someone today!!!

Question 8

today my car was hot in the 80's.outside temp.was 75.my sunglasses were in car all day.at 4pm i wore them.the lenses were hot.can lenses harm my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Likely no: Not unless they physically touch the eyes

Question 9

are polar sunglasses better for your eyes?

Accepted Answer

Sun glasses: Polarized uv sun glasses do make vision more comfortable.

Question 10

are color sunglasses lenses bad for your eyes?

Accepted Answer

Not color, quality: It is not so much the color or shade of the sunglasses but the quality of the lens in protecting you from uva and uvb sunlight. Look for high quality or brand name sunglasses that states 100% uva and uvb protection.

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My eyes in bright light get very sensitive and tear up. other then sunglasses is there any drops i could use?

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Can rhodiola cause extreme sensitivity to daylight. i find that since i started rhodiola my eyes are sensitive to daylight i always wear sunglasses ?

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Recently my eyes have become extremely sensitive to light. sometimes i wear sunglasses inside to watch tv or my computer monitor. also my eyes burn.?

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Is sensitivity to light normal after cataract surgery? i am a sixty year old who had cataract surgery three weeks ago. i am finding that every time i go outside, i need to wear sunglasses because my eyes are extremely sensitive to the light. is this a per

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Are polarized sunglasses bad for childrens eyes?

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What causes extreme sensitivity to daylight? daylight hurts my eyes, i am always wearing sunglasses whether its sunny or not. what causes this issue?

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Today my car was hot in the 80's.outside temp.was 75.my sunglasses were in car all day.at 4pm i wore them.the lenses were hot.can lenses harm my eyes?

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Are polar sunglasses better for your eyes?

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Are color sunglasses lenses bad for your eyes?

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