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Experiencing Light sensitivity (photophobia)
56 patients currently experience Light sensitivity (photophobia). See all
joesy Sensation: None Overall: None Cognition: moderate Vision: none Speech: none Swallowing: none Upper limb: none Walking: moderate See profile joesy mild
HopeLives Sensation: None Overall: None Cognition: mild Vision: moderate Speech: none Swallowing: none Upper limb: mild Walking: mild See profile HopeLives moderate
philiph Sensation: Moderate Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: severe Speech: mild Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: mild Walking: moderate See profile philiph moderate

Photophobia, or light sensitivity, is an intolerance of light. Light-sensitive people may be bothered only by bright light, but in extreme cases, any light can be irritating. Read more...

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Treatments Patients Take For Light sensitivity (photophobia)

Treatments Patients Take For Light sensitivity (photophobia)
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Tinted Lenses	14	25%
Sunglasses	7	13%

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