HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Eyes Sensitive To Bright Light, Squinting, Eye Watering, Sun Glasses Provide No Relief. Treatment?

I ve been having some trouble seeing when I go outdoors, more noticeably while driving. Its almost as if my eyes aren t adjusting to the brightness. I have to squint considerably to see, and my eyes will water the entire time-until I get indoors again. The weird thing is, not even sunglasses help. I m not sure if maybe there is a problem with the way my eyes dilate or something else entirely... It s like I have the feeling of looking directly at a bright light, but for a large amount of time.
Sat, 22 Sep 2012
Report Abuse
Ophthalmologist,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for writing to HCM.
Since you haven't mentioned your age, if you are above 40yrs,
-The most common cause is a Cataract formation. With your above symptoms it should be more of a central opacity leading to photophobia( sensitivity to bright light).
- if your eyes are red, with watering and irritation and discharge or if you had any accidental injury to your eyes, then it could be an inflammation causing photophobia.
- or simply it could be a refractive error also.
In either way, the best option is to consult an eye doctor for a direct examination to find the cause. The above mentioned problems are treatable so the earlier the better .
Hope this answers your question.
Take care. Do let us know after an examination.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Photophobia


Loading Online Doctors....
Eyes Sensitive To Bright Light, Squinting, Eye Watering, Sun Glasses Provide No Relief. Treatment?

Hi, Thanks for writing to HCM. Since you haven t mentioned your age, if you are above 40yrs, -The most common cause is a Cataract formation. With your above symptoms it should be more of a central opacity leading to photophobia( sensitivity to bright light). - if your eyes are red, with watering and irritation and discharge or if you had any accidental injury to your eyes, then it could be an inflammation causing photophobia. - or simply it could be a refractive error also. In either way, the best option is to consult an eye doctor for a direct examination to find the cause. The above mentioned problems are treatable so the earlier the better . Hope this answers your question. Take care. Do let us know after an examination.