Light sensitivity, also known as photophobia, is a condition that causes eye discomfort during exposure to bright lights or glare. This condition may occur as a result of an eye condition, such as an eye infection. Magnesium deficiency is not...
If your child suffers symptoms that include sneezing, a runny nose and light sensitivity, she may have a common cold or flu. While these symptoms are likely the result of common childhood ailments, it is important to take your child to a doctor to...
Light eye sensitivity, also known as photophobia, is a condition in which the eyes become extremely uncomfortable to the presence of light. MedlinePlus says light sensitivity is common and may be a sign of certain underlying medical conditions....
New ski goggle technology can make your vision better, which results in safer skiing. Similar to sunglasses, photochromic lenses are specially treated lenses that change tint with the light and weather. The lenses have been available for years,...
Eyes normally adjust well to changes in light by dilation or constriction of the pupil, which allows light to enter the eye. In some diseases, however, errors in development allow extra light to enter the eye or keep the eye from adapting to light...
Squinting occurs when a person wrinkles her brow and brings the upper and lower eyelids closer together. The wrinkled brow often distinguishes squinting from a person who has a naturally narrow opening between eyelids. If frequent or constant...
Skin eruptions are simply the sudden outbreak of skin problems such as bumps, lumps, rashes or acne. Skin eruptions may result from a wide variety of conditions including light sensitivity, ginseng overuse and menopause. Skin eruptions may be...
Boniva, generic name ibandronate sodium, is a type of drug used to prevent bone loss in people with osteoporosis or osteopenia, which is low bone density. Boniva belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates....
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes chronic physical and mental problems including pain, fatigue and psychological distress. According to the National Fibromyalgia Association, symptoms also include sleep disturbances, headaches, skin...
Magnesium is an in-demand nutrient that is used by every organ in the body, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Among its many functions, magnesium tells muscles to relax, is used in the formation of bones and teeth, is part of...
Patients who develop inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord can be diagnosed with a condition called meningitis. This inflammatory condition typically develops due to a bacterial or viral infection and is most commonly...
During a full eye exam, most eye doctors need to dilate a patient's pupils. This allows him a clear view to see into the back of the eye. The doctor's assistant will put a drop in each eye, and the patient will wait a few minutes before the drops...
Bloodshot eyes and eye achiness occur with a variety of eye problems. A person may try to ease the symptoms on her own, but, in most cases, she should contact an eye doctor for an accurate diagnosis. This will help her find the proper treatment...
Contact lens overwear syndrome occurs when contact lenses are worn for too long. In contact lens wearers, the amount of oxygen that the cornea receives decreases, and if the contact lens is worn for too long, the cornea develops problems. In many...
Behcet's disease is a rare autoimmune disorder. Autoimmune illnesses are conditions in which the body attacks its own tissues. Behcet's disease is a chronic inflammatory condition categorized as a vasculitis, in which blood vessels around the...
Do you suddenly feel abnormally assaulted by light? Are you compelled to squint and close your eyes to avoid natural or indoor illumination? You could be on the verge of a migraine. Coined brain hyperexcitability by some headache researchers,...
Fibromyalgia is condition that causes pain throughout the body, and concentrated pain in certain areas, called tender points, if you apply direct pressure. This condition may result in fatigue and sleep disorders, and you may also experience some...
Viral infections in the eye may cause your eyes to feel uncomfortable, and some infections may result in blurry vision. Depending on the location and type of infection, your eye doctor may not have a medication to cure your eye infection. In many...
People often associate Crohn's disease with intestinal problems, but Crohn's, which causes chronic inflammation leading to diarrhea and abdominal pain, can also cause inflammation in various parts of the eye. Eye problems affect around 10 percent...
Pigmentation loss is the chief symptom of vitiligo, a condition that causes a complete loss of color over parts of the skin. Vitiligo often starts on the hands, feet, arms or face, and although it is not life threatening, many people seek...
If you wear contact lenses that are not designed to be worn overnight, your optometrist has probably warned you against sleeping in them. Sleeping in contact lenses may harbor bacteria or scrape the eye, causing an infection. If you experience eye...
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, results from the reactivation of the chicken pox virus. The condition attacks nerves, usually on one side of the body, and may move into the eye. If someone with shingles does not seek treatment, he may have...
The eye is frequently assaulted by bacteria that cause infection. The defenses of the eye are normally able to keep foreign invaders out. Still, bacterial infections can and do occur both on the surface of the eye and deep inside the eye....
Viral conjunctivitis, which is also called pink eye, is a type of inflammatory eye infection caused by the presence of a virus within the eyelid. Unlike bacterial conjunctivitis, which is caused by bacteria, viral conjunctivitis can't be treated...
Headaches are a common complaint in children. According to the Children's Hospital of Boston, more than 40 percent of all children will have at least one headache by age 7, and by the age of 15, more than 75 percent of children have had at least...
Unlike a common headache, migraines are markedly more severe and exhibit symptoms such as light sensitivity, visual disturbances, nausea and vomiting. In many cases, a throbbing pain may only exist on a particular side of the head. Migraines...
Herpes infections in the eye can cause serious vision complications. Herpes zoster and herpes simplex type 1 infections can both affect the eyes. Any sign of herpes infection around the eyes should be treated promptly by medical personnel....
Alrex is a prescription medication indicated to alleviate excessive eye swelling caused by certain conditions, including infection, allergies or surgery. This medication is administered directly to the affected eye as liquid drops, and should not...
Trachoma is an infection of the eye caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. The World Health Organization reports that trachoma affects approximately 84 million people worldwide, with more than 8 million suffering accompanying vision loss....
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