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What can sensitivity to light be a sign of besides migraine?

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Photophobia: Common causes of photophobia include migraine headaches, cataracts, mild traumatic brain injury (mtbi), or severe ophthalmologic diseases such as uveitis or corneal abrasion.

Answered 10/3/2016

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