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Online Medical Textbooks on Causes of Photophobia

Medical Textbook Extracts about Photophobia

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PHOTOPHOBIA
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
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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 ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ MEDICAL BOOK EXCERPTS ONLINE » (free access, no registration)

Photophobia
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
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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... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ MEDICAL BOOK EXCERPTS ONLINE » (free access, no registration)

PHOTOPHOBIA
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
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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, ... READ MEDICAL BOOK EXCERPTS ONLINE » (free access, no registration)

Photophobia
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
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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... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ MEDICAL BOOK EXCERPTS ONLINE » (free access, no registration)

Photophobia
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
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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... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ MEDICAL BOOK EXCERPTS ONLINE » (free access, no registration)

Photophobia
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
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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... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ MEDICAL BOOK EXCERPTS ONLINE » (free access, no registration)

Photophobia
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
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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... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ MEDICAL BOOK EXCERPTS ONLINE » (free access, no registration)

PHOTOPHOBIA
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
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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 ... READ MEDICAL BOOK EXCERPTS ONLINE » (free access, no registration)

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Discussion of list of 332 causes of Photophobia

The list below shows some of the causes of Photophobia mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 332 causes of Photophobia

Drug side effect causes of Photophobia

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins may possibly cause Photophobia as a side effect.
  • Digitoxin
  • Crystodigin
  • Digitaline
  • Dapiprazole Hydrochloride
  • Rev-Eyes
[See detailed list of 24 drug side effect causes of Photophobia]


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