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Is there a history of exposure to drugs or toxins? Quinine, cocaine, atropine, and ApresolineŽ are just a few of the drugs that may cause photophobia.
Are there abnormalities on the eye examination? Almost ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Photophobia is ocular pain or discomfort upon exposure to light. It may be a symptom of a primary ocular disorder or underlying central nervous system disorder and should always be evaluated, unless a known etiology (e.g., migraine headache) is present.
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... Sensitivity to light may be due to local eye disease or systemic disease, but in both cases it is usually due to inflammation, with three exceptions: albinism because there is poor pigmentation of the iris and choroid, allowing more light to get in; migraine, where the
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... A common symptom, photophobia is an abnormal sensitivity to light. In many patients, photophobia simply indicates increased eye sensitivity without underlying pathology. For example, it can stem from wearing contact lenses excessively or using... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures
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... A photosensitivity reaction is a skin eruption that can be a toxic or allergic response to light alone or to light and chemicals. A phototoxic reaction is a dose-related primary response. A photoallergic reaction is an uncommon, acquired... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... A common symptom, photophobia is an abnormal sensitivity to light. In many patients, photophobia simply indicates increased eye sensitivity without any underlying pathology. For example, it can stem from excessive wearing of contact lenses or use of... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures
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... A common symptom, photophobia is an abnormal sensitivity to light. In many patients, photophobia simply indicates increased eye sensitivity without any underlying pathology. For example, it can stem from excessive wearing of contact lenses or use of poorly fitted lenses. However, in... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... A common symptom, photophobia is an abnormal sensitivity to light. In many patients, photophobia simply indicates increased eye sensitivity without an underlying disorder. For example, it can stem from wearing contact lenses excessively or using poorly fitted lenses.... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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Sensitivity to light may be due to local eye disease or systemic
disease, but in both cases it is usually due to inflammation, with three
exceptions: albinism because there is poor pigmentation of the iris and
choroid, allowing more light to get in;
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Photosensitivity - BASICS
Photosensitivity - description
Adverse or abnormal reaction of the skin to sunlight
Photosensitivity - epidemiology
Variable for each disorder
Photosensitivities ... Photosensitivity - DIAGNOSIS ... Photosensitivity - TREATMENT ... Photosensitivity - FOLLOW UP ... Photosensitivity - bibliography ... Photosensitivity - CODES ... Photosensitivity - PATIENT TEACHING-MED ... Photosensitivity - FAQ
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