Photophobia is an intolerance or sensitivity to light. It is linked to various eye-related (ophthalmic) conditions and brain and nervous system (neurological) conditions. Despite its name, photophobia ...

Does light ever look “too bright” to you? If so, you may be experiencing photophobia. Photophobia, or light sensitivity, is one of the most difficult migraine symptoms to cope with. As an editor at ...

Move over rose-colored glasses: millions of people with migraine have a new eyewear option as spring light and weather changes can increase attacks. Moran Eye Center neuro-ophthalmologist and ...

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Blue light is a high-energy light that the eyes absorb from computers, smartphones, LED lights, and fluorescent lights. The sun is the biggest source of blue light. On a sunny day, it's 100,000 times ...

Imagine if a simple beam of light could one day treat conditions like nearsightedness or age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR ...

Blue light is all around you. These high-energy light waves emanate from the sun, stream through earth’s atmosphere, and interact with light sensors in your skin and eyes. Increasingly, people are ...

Light-sensing proteins are found throughout all domains of life. Even single-celled microbes carry proteins that respond to light. And animals have light-sensitive organs in a huge range of shapes and ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...