photophobia

• Sustantivo que designa una sensibilidad o intolerancia anormal a la luz, que puede manifestarse como miedo a la luz o como dolor ocular provocado por la exposición a luz brillante, a menudo asociada a afecciones como el albinismo.

A noun referring to an abnormal sensitivity or aversion to light, which can manifest as a fear of light or as eye pain caused by exposure to bright light, often associated with conditions such as albinism.

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1. Morbid fear of lightC1formalmedical

   An abnormal or irrational sensitivity to or fear of light, often causing discomfort or avoidance.

   Fotofobia

   • Patients with photophobia often wear sunglasses indoors.
   • The condition can cause severe photophobia in bright environments.
   • Her photophobia made it difficult to work under fluorescent lights.

2. Eye pain from light exposureC1formalmedical

   Pain or discomfort in the eyes caused by exposure to bright light, frequently associated with conditions like albinism or migraines.

   Fotofobia ocular

   • Albinism often leads to photophobia due to lack of pigment in the iris.
   • Bright sunlight triggered intense photophobia in the patient.
   • Doctors recommend tinted lenses to manage photophobia symptoms.

   Sinónimosphotalgia