title: Shedding light on photophobia.
abstract: Photophobia is a common yet debilitating symptom seen in many ophthalmic and neurologic disorders. Despite its prevalence, it is poorly understood and difficult to treat. However, the past few years have seen significant advances in our understanding of this symptom. We review the clinical characteristics and disorders associated with photophobia, discuss the anatomy and physiology of this phenomenon, and conclude with a practical approach to diagnosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA. Kathleen.digre@hsc.utah.edu
authors.forename: Kathleen B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Digre
authors.forename: K C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Brennan
mesh_terms: D001764:Blepharospasm / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D020795:Photophobia / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D014795:Visual Pathways / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology