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My eyes are very sensitive to light,any light,bright light,even sunlight,when I am going outside from a building where artificial light was and outside is sunlight or atural light,tears are getting into my eyes,like they are iritated,but this is just for 3-5 minutes,untill they adjust to the light."overcharging " using phone ,tv,laptop..

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use lubricant eye drops 2to3 times daily. ...  Read More

I have got light sensitive eyes. I'm not able to tolerate Sunlight. Tears flow like anything when I I'm in Sunlight & My eyes force me to close it.[Even Worse, when I went to eye check up, where they dilated my pupil. I couldn't open my eyes the whole day]. Not only Sunlight but also tubelight. My Mom had Retinal detachment. I we

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If an ophthalmologist has seen you and said nothing is wrong then he might be right. Only other possibility could be high corneal abbressions. Go for its check up. Anyhow only lubricating eye drops an ...  Read More

Hello, My mom is 59 yes old and have undergone chemo treatment for blood cancer and completed the treatment last November 2022. We were looking to change her spectacles and visited a doctor to get her vision number. Drops were put in her eyes 3 times between 45 mins. We were informed that she might have cataract. However, after visiting the docto

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Cannot comment without clinical photograph. .better to consult the same ophthalmologist. He will examine her eyes and will be able to guide you better ...  Read More

My 4 yr old boy seems sensitive to sunlight when going out in the sun to play. He would almost shut his eyes and gets to a shady place as soon as possible. Unfortunately, he is having a lot of screen time (more than 2hrs) every day owing to online classes and projects in the current scenarios. Is this light sensitivity normal for a 4yr old? How can

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Hello, Does he have any itching in his eyes? Or redness? If so,then he needs a consultation. If that's not the case, start him on genteal eye drops. Four times a day. Apart from his online classes, av ...  Read More

Dear sir/madam, 1. I have headache on both sides 2. Neck pain 3. My eyes are feeling sensitive to light 4. Everything is looking new like something feeling new 5. I also went for long drive one month back 6. I also use smartphone laptop for long time What's the reason my eyes are feeling like that ? Is anything serious ? Is it related to brain p

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Points 1-4 may be related to computer vision syndrome. CVS occurs after prolonged use of screens. But other eye issues need to be ruled out too. ...  Read More

Right eye of mine is completely red and now became sensitive to light. It's feeling pain in presence of light and also it's watering in contact of light. Is it a normal viral infection or side effect of the eye drop used by me?

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Hello This could be due to uveitis, dryness etc It is very difficult to comment without examining you Kindly share photos of your eyes so that I may guide you better ...  Read More

My eyes feel sensitive. Everything seems way too bright, even normal furniture. I've exams coming up and I use electronics all day for studies. Please diagnose my symptoms.

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This maybe due to excessive screen exposure, you maybe having refractive error. Get your vision tested. In the meantime you can use any lubricating eye drops. ...  Read More

My eyes gets excessive watery when i see light for long time , this happens when i go for retina checkup my eyes gets watery when the Dr checking my retina with torch light , excessive water coming from my eyes , my eyes are getting sensitive to light , i want to know the reason behind this problem and also the solution for it , how it will be cure

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Watering is common when Bright light is focussed on eye...no need to worry...no treatment required ...  Read More

Sensitive and weak eyes. happening since a month, my eyes are sensitive to light, weak and runny especially during night.other might be related info:I also have runny nose usually, and had dizziness like feeling one or two times. saw a doc last year it happened during same time, summer, he gave, anti histamine, osmodrops, lon eyedrop, folizone tab

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probably you are having allergic conjuntivitis and rhinitis .1st you must try to find out the cause of this allergy, by observing the effect of atmospheric changes, edibles, cosmetics and so on .avoid ...  Read More

My eyes are getting watery and sensitive because of too much screen time I feel.is there any eye drop or medicine for the sams?

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Hello Ma'am, this can be because of dryness of eyes because of lot of screen time. Few instructions: 1. Follow 20-20 rule. After every 20 minutes of any near work say laptops, mobile or reading take ...  Read More

I am suffering from a headache in the back of the head and front also. I am sensitive to light and sound. My diastolic pressure is 90 and systolic pressure is around 120-129. I have anxiety problem and doctor prescribed placida. Should I need to take medicine for high BP?

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Your BP readings (120–129 / ~90 mmHg) fall into borderline diastolic elevation, not established hypertension. This alone usually does not require BP medication. Your symptoms—headache (front + back), ...  Read More

I have combination and sensitive skin. I get comedones on my forehead easily. Please suggest a good light weight sunscreen for my skin which won't break me out and give good protection as well.

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Getting comedones on forehead may be due to dandruff also..need clear history about the condition and clear picture of your skin condition. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I've been dealing with extreme light sensitivity for the past few months. Some key symptoms: Negative afterimages after seeing bright light, especially in the morning. These afterimages last for 10-15 minutes, more visible when I blink. Bright lights at night, like vehicle headlights, feel very harsh. Blurriness in vision earlier (esp

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Cyclomune eye drop 2 times Eye mist gel eye pint at pint ...  Read More

During night time I get afterimages in eyes after looking at flashlights or any bright lights. I also have weakness in legs while walking. I have weakness in hand if I hold something for long. When I look at bright lights, I feel them sensitive to my eyes and see the negative afterimages in my vision. I'm feeling fatigue, leg pain (mostly below kne

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-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - -Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Tr ...  Read More

During night time I get afterimages in eyes after looking at flashlights or any bright lights. I also have weakness in legs while walking. I have weakness in hand if I hold something for long. When I look at bright lights, I feel them sensitive to my eyes and see the negative afterimages in my vision. I'm feeling fatigue, leg pain (mostly below kne

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Please consult for detail evaluation ...  Read More

Hi, I am 15 years old. I had barrage laser 2 months ago, but after it my eyes became extremely sensitive to light and dotted and grainy vision at night. I am worried. Please do not recommend consultation as I have consulted 2 eye doctors and they said that my retina is healthy. Please tell my problem...

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It may mo be related to the procedures at all. You may use lubricant eye drops profusely for a few days and then revert. ...  Read More

When ever i try to see in light when eyes didn't open or pain strt when i try to open eyes in sunlight

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Can be due to dry eyes .get ocular examination done by nearby ophthalmologist ...  Read More

After my mother heart attack, I used to have panic attacks, But then I brace myself. And then I became very worried about my health. I used to walk 8 km and do various exercises. Immediately after that my body became ill, Then the doctor gave me antibiotics for my fever. Since then I have been having panic attacks every night, Slowly, my whole bod

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Connect with psychologist to resolve inner conflicts ...  Read More

I am suffering from photophobia or light sensitivity , watering comes in my eyes when i went for retina checkup , when i see the torch light my eyes getting watery , excess amount of water comes up from my eyes , what are the causes for this and how it will be treated

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May be Dry eyes. Pl use Refresh tears eye drops,2drops 3times a day.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

Hello Doc, My eyes gets watery or excess amount of water coming out from my eyes when i went for retina checkup . when i see torch light for long time water coming out from my eyes , so whats the reason behind this problem and how will it be cure , whats the best solution for this

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Watering of eyes is a very normal response to bright light. Photophobia glasses may help, but are not necessary. ...  Read More

My eyes gets watery due to staring at screen for long time and also when i see the light for long time , whats the reason and how it will be cure whats the solution for this

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Hi Your symptoms looks more like Dry eye syndrome ...  Read More

It is happening frequently sensation of spinning, moving along with excessive light sensitive I am not able to take light why is this happening? whom to consult?

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

Doctors , when i am infront up sun at that duration my eyes close a little bit .but vision perfect and only eyes is not that much open like inside room or when i am not unfront up to sun . So please guide me what to do ? without sunglasses tell any tip

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For the photophobia 1. Lubricants - Refresh Liquigel 4 times a days 2. Sunglasses ...  Read More

My baby is 3 months old ... When she moves her iris towards tear duct some white light dot appears there... And it again comes to normal when she moves iris again...this happens in both eyes ...

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Please go for dilated eye examination on urgent basis with your nearby Ophthalmologist ...  Read More

5 years ago, I had cataract operation in both my eyes and it was successful but after arojnd 1 year, my vision deteriorate and reached to the level of pre surgery. I feel glare which is more sensitive for white light. I am herpertension and diabetic supportive on Insuline. Diabetese is not stab le and varies as per diet intake. Can I get my full vi

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Diabetic,and hypertention Retinopathy has to be ruled out in your case.pl consult Ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

Hi! I have a normal to dry sensitive skin. My skintone is a light medium. Currently I am using the Neutrogena sunscreen. It is very lightweight and works pretty well. But it burns in case of even a slight contact with eyes. Not sure if this is a safe sunscreen for me. Need suggestions for few good affordable sunscreens.

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Neutrogena has called off one of its sunscreen production due to ban, kindly check if you are using the one which was called off. You can try cetaphil sunscreen or lashield. ...  Read More

Hey from last few days...my eyes has become very sensitive towards light and always I feel pressure in both my eyes.. N also sometime vision become blurry especially when I go outside and then when I wash my eyes with face then it become cleared.. Plz help me n let me know what is it.. Strain remain continues in eyes

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Pl test vision.pl have slit lamp examination. Detailed Ophthalmic examination has to be done .Pl consult Ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

I am having light fever with weakness from 8 days with warm eyes. My reports are as follows.plese suggest

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There is infection in your blood. What other symptoms do you have? Cough? Or Pain while urination? ...  Read More

Hello I had some flashes of lights in corner of my eyes I'm far sighted & 27 year old I went to 2 opthamalogist to get my eyes checked they did checkup and I was put on medication by one of the doctor on nepaflam eyedrops 0.1 suspension and macugold plus and I went to another doctor for second opinion he checked and said there seems no retinal

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What is your power of eyes...if you have minus power. These symptoms are common..it is basically the early aging of eyes compared to others. In these symptoms we have to just check any break or tear o ...  Read More

Suffering from Dry eyes from last 4 months. Twice visited doctor,got relief after applying eye drops but the symptoms reappear in some days. Symptoms: headache and sensitivity towards light. Is there a permanent solution for dry Eyes...? I generally keep my eyes blinking to keep it in control but still there is minor head ache and light sensitivit

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Looking at your complaints it seems that you might have a refractive error ,get your glasses checked again ,ask your doctor what type of dry eye do you have abd treat it accordingly. ...  Read More

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