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

You would be hard pressed to hear a person with photophobia or light sensitivity describe their symptoms as anything other than “extreme.” Photophobia is often debilitating, affecting everything f … read more

Light sensitivity, or photophobia, is awful on its own merits, but it can be especially alarming if you feel it getting worse. Increased light sensitivity is rarely described in clinical research, … read more

We all experience some level of sensitivity to blue light, based on the physiological makeup of our eyes and how they receive and interpret light. However, this is a natural process that usually d … read more

Key Highlights There are several headache disorders that also feature light sensitivity as a common symptom Migraine, tension-type headache, post-TBI headaches, and headaches due to in … read more