Patient's question:
My daughter is nine years old and has a pair of dark and bright eyes. However, she has had a problem since she was young—she is sensitive to light. Her sensitivity to light is specifically towards sunlight. When I take her to school, the sun shines brightly on the ground, and she always keeps her head down, unable to appreciate the scenery along the way.Doctor's answer:
Hello. Photophobia. This is commonly referred to as "glare." Or it can also be called "fear of light." It is a sensation abnormality caused by irritation of the sensory nerves in the eye. It manifests as feeling very uncomfortable in bright light, and in severe cases, it may even make it impossible to keep the eyes open. It is often seen in cases of corneal foreign bodies, keratitis, and corneal trauma. Uveitis and conjunctivitis can also cause photophobia. It is worth noting that if infants or young children exhibit photophobia, there should be a check for congenital glaucoma. Additionally, pupil dilation can also cause photophobia. It will improve once the pupils return to normal size.