PUBLIC AND PATIENTS
PHOTOPHIBIA
WHAT IS PHOTOPHOBIA?
Photophobia is a condition characterized by sensitivity to light, often causing discomfort or pain in the eyes when exposed to bright light.
SYMPTOMS
Close eyes under bright light, aversion to bright light, headache, eye pain, tearing.
MAIN CAUSES
- Eye conditions, such as dry eye, corneal damage, uveitis, or retinal diseases;
- Migraine;
- Head trauma;
- Certain medications, such as those used to treat psychiatric conditions or migraines, antibiotics such as teracyclines or quinolones, antidepressants, painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, antihistamines can also cause photophobia.
TREATMENT
Treatment of photophobia depends on the underlying cause. In some cases, avoiding bright light and wearing sunglasses can help relieve symptoms. In other cases, it may be necessary to treat the underlying condition to reduce sensitivity to light. If the cause is a medication, it may be recommended to switch to a different medication.
It is important to consult a health care professional for an accurate diagnosis and a proper treatment plan.
CONTACTS
COIMBRA
Rua Câmara Pestana, n.º 35-37
3030-163 Coimbra, Portugal
Phone: +351 239 484 348
(National fixed line call)
Mobile: +351 966 320 022
(Call to national fixed line network)
Fax: +351 239 481 487
(Call to a national landline network)
E-mail: emc@oftalmologia.co.pt
AVEIRO
Lourenço Peixinho, Nº 177-179, 2nd floor
3800 - 167 - Aveiro
Phone: +351 234 382 847
(Calling to national mobile network)
Tlm.: +351 918 644 767
(Call to national mobile network)
E-mail: aveiro@oftalmologia.co.pt
FORM
COIMBRA
Espaço Médico de Coimbra
Rua Câmara Pestana, n.º 35-37
3030-163 Coimbra, Portugal
Phone: +351 239 484 348 /Telm: +351 966 320 022
Fax: +351 239 481 487
E-mail: emc@oftalmologia.co.pt
AVEIRO
Rufino Silva - Clínica Oftalmológica
Av. Lourenço Peixinho, Nº 177-179, 2º andar
3800 - 167 - Aveiro
Phone: +351 234 382 847
Mobile: +351 918 644 767
E-mail: aveiro@oftalmologia.co.pt
COIMBRA
Espaço Médico de Coimbra
Rua Câmara Pestana, n.º 35-37
3030-163 Coimbra, Portugal
Phone: +351 239 484 348 /Telm: +351 966 320 022
Fax: +351 239 481 487
E-mail: emc@oftalmologia.co.pt
AVEIRO
Rufino Silva - Clínica Oftalmológica
Av. Lourenço Peixinho, Nº 177-179, 2º andar
3800 - 167 - Aveiro
Phone: +351 234 382 847
Mobile: +351 918 644 767
E-mail: aveiro@oftalmologia.co.pt