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What causes light sensitivity that pressure behind my eyes and forehead? everything seems darker and my depth perception is effected

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Photophobia: There are many causes that can cause your symptoms ranging from internal eye disease to sinus disease and it is best that you have this resolved with/by an ophthalmologist.

Dr Ezeokoli agreed

Answered 12/17/2019

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