Definition of Photophobia. Meaning of Photophobia. Synonyms of Photophobia

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Definition of Photophobia

Photophobia
Photophobia Pho`to*pho"bi*a, n. [NL., fr. Gr. fw^s, fwto`s, light + ? fear.] (Med.) A dread or intolerance of light. --Sir T. Watson.

Meaning of Photophobia from wikipedia

- Photophobia is a medical symptom of abnormal intolerance to visual perception of light. As a medical symptom, photophobia is not a morbid fear or phobia...
- In biology, photophobia (adjective: photophobic) is negative response to light. Photophobia is a behavior demonstrated by insects or other animals which...
- Photophobia is a 2023 docudrama film written and directed by Ivan Ostrochovský [fr], and Pavol Pekarčík. It premiered at the 80th Venice International...
- Ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia (IFAP) syndrome is an extremely rare genetic syndrome caused by mutations in the MBTPS2 gene. : 564 ...
- Other common symptoms are palinopsia, enhanced entoptic phenomena, photophobia, and tension headaches. The condition is typically always present and...
- rhythms, seasonal affective disorder, sleep disorders) Intensity of light (photophobia, sunburn, skin cancer) Wavelength of light (in lupus, urticaria) Rapid...
- glaucoma include. Enlarged eyes (Buphthalmos) Sensitivity to light (Photophobia) Tearing (Epiphora) Cloudy cornea Bluish discoloration of the eyeball...
- patient comes in a warm humid atmosphere. ****ociated symptoms include mild photophobia in case of corneal involvement, lacrimation, stringy discharge and heaviness...
- encephalitis) Fever, headache, confusion, neck stiffness, nausea, vomiting, photophobia, change in mental status Falls/trauma Headache, confusion, bruising Hypoglycemia...
- temperature Pupil dilation; consequent sensitivity to bright light (photophobia) Loss of accommodation (loss of focusing ability, blurred vision – cycloplegia)...