Stigma surrounds chronic illness, from the public comingling of migraine and “headache” terminology to the frequent dismissal of invisible symptoms. People with light sensitivity (photophobia) are … read more

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has gripped our world and our respective attention spans. For many of us, our daily routines have changed, our communication with one another has changed and ho … read more

Chronic sensitivity to light restricts many portions of our lives, but it does not take away our collective sense of humor as patients. We connect, commiserate, laugh, cry, share our frustrations, … read more

We spend much of our time highlighting the how and why of photophobia—what causes it, how it affects different conditions—but we cannot overlook an equally important factor: its impact on our live … read more

The public conversation around chronic illnesses and their symptoms is critical to improving awareness of the issues patients face as well as reducing the isolation they can feel. One of the best … read more