Light sensitivity: what to note and when to get help
Finding normal light uncomfortable or needing to squint. Sensitivity with a painful red eye needs urgent care.
Get urgent care straight away forsudden double vision, sudden loss or dimming of vision, a suddenly drooping eyelid, new flashes or a curtain across your vision, a painful red eye, or any eye injury. Call your local emergency number or go to an emergency department. More warning signs.
What to write down
A few notes each time it happens make an appointment more useful, especially when it comes and goes.
- Indoor light, sunlight or screens
- Whether it comes with pain, redness or headache
- How long it lasts
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Information, not medical adviceOcufuse is a journal. It isn't intended to diagnose, treat or monitor any condition. Talk to your eye care professional about your own eyes.