Table of contents:
- Eye problems that trigger light sensitivity
- 1. Dry eyes
- 2. Uveitis
- 3. Conjunctivitis
- 4. Iritis
- 5. Corneal abrasion
- 6. Cataracts
After watching a movie and going to a better lit area, you're bound to blink a few times. This is because your eyes need to re-adapt to the lighting. Apart from watching movies, this light sensitive eye can actually be a sign of certain health problems. What eye disorders cause photophobia? Check out the following reviews.
Eye problems that trigger light sensitivity
Light sensitive eyes are also known as photophobia. This is not a disease, but a symptom that often arises from an eye problem. So, there is a problem in the connection between the eye cells that detect light and the nerves around it, causing the eye to sting and uncomfortable seeing bright light. Some eye disorders that cause photophobia symptoms include:
1. Dry eyes
Tears don't just come out when you're sad. When you blink, the tears will also come out but in less number, the goal is to moisturize the eyes. However, when there is insufficient tear production, the eyes will become dry.
This dry eye condition causes a variety of symptoms, such as red eyes, mucous or watery eyes, itching and burning, and sensitive eyes to light.
2. Uveitis
Uveitis is inflammation of the middle layer of the eye called the uvea or uveal. This layer includes the iris (the colored part of the eye), the choroid (the tipid membrane with many blood vessels), and the cylindrical body (the connecting part of the layer).
These eye disorders cause swelling and damage to eye tissue, making vision worse and even blindness. Symptoms include painful red eyes, blurred vision and photophobia, and the appearance of small spots when you look at something (floaters).
3. Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is another name for red eye. This eye disorder occurs due to inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is a thin, clear tissue that lies above the white of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelid. The main causes are viral, bacterial, fungal infections, or exposure to irritants and allergens.
In addition to the eyes being sensitive to light, conjunctivitis also causes red, swollen, watery eyes, feels very itchy, and secretes green, whitish mucus.
4. Iritis
The iris is a pigmented membrane that provides color to the eye which is equipped with muscle fibers. Its job is to regulate the amount of light that enters the pupil. The presence of a viral infection and trauma to the iris can cause inflammation called iritis.
This eye disorder causes several symptoms, such as pain in the eyes to the eyebrows, red eyes, blurred vision, headaches and being very sensitive to light.
5. Corneal abrasion
The cornea is the clear layer covering the iris. Well, actions such as excessive rubbing of the eye, winking of foreign substances, or infection can cause scratches on the cornea.
This eye disorder can cause something like a lump in the eye, sore eyes when blinking, blurred vision, and too sensitive to light and redness.
6. Cataracts
Cataract is a condition where the lens of the eye becomes cloudy due to a clumping of proteins. This condition is painless, but very disturbing to vision.
The eyes will be sensitive to light, but it is difficult to see at night. In addition, the eye's ability to detect colors decreases and the occurrence of double vision (shadowing).
