Photophobia

DDx

  • Migraine
  • Corneal abrasion
  • Meningitis or encephalitis
  • Uveitis
  • Acute glaucoma
  • Viral or bacterial conjunctivitis
  • Keratitis (corneal ulcer or inflammation), eg, herpes simplex
  • Systemic viral infection, eg, measles
  • Severe dry eyes
  • Ultraviolet (actinic) keratitis
  • Aphakia (absence of lens)
  • Albinism
  • Eyestrain from refractive error
  • Optic neuritis
  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage

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Last updated: March 5, 2015