photophobia (Meaning)
Wordnet
photophobia (n)
a morbid fear of light
pain in the eye resulting from exposure to bright light (often associated with albinism)
Webster
photophobia (n.)
A dread or intolerance of light.
Synonyms & Antonyms of photophobia
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photophobia Sentence Examples
- The patient experienced severe photophobia and had difficulty tolerating bright light.
- Exposure to sunlight triggered intense pain and tearing due to the patient's photophobia.
- The doctor advised the patient to wear sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat to minimize photophobia.
- Certain medications can induce photophobia as a side effect.
- The inflammation caused by the eye infection exacerbated the patient's photophobia.
- People with photophobia may find it challenging to engage in outdoor activities.
- The use of eye drops containing cycloplegics can help reduce photophobia.
- Severe photophobia can indicate an underlying medical condition that requires diagnosis.
- Photophobia can manifest as a symptom of conditions such as meningitis and encephalitis.
- The patient's photophobia persisted even after receiving treatment for the underlying cause.
FAQs About the word photophobia
a morbid fear of light, pain in the eye resulting from exposure to bright light (often associated with albinism)A dread or intolerance of light.
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The patient experienced severe photophobia and had difficulty tolerating bright light.
Exposure to sunlight triggered intense pain and tearing due to the patient's photophobia.
The doctor advised the patient to wear sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat to minimize photophobia.
Certain medications can induce photophobia as a side effect.
