Why Are Your Eyes Sensitive To Light? Eye Doctor Explains

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☀️😵Wondering why your eyes seem to be so sensitive to light? If you want to learn why this happens and what you can do to help it happen less, Dr. Rupa Wong, board-certified ophthalmologist and eye surgeon, spills all the tea here! 🐸☕
00:00 : Why are my eyes so sensitive to light?
00:48 : What is photophobia?
01:04 : What causes light sensitivity?
02:13 : How can I help my dry eyes causing light sensitivity?
02:34 : Does blepharitis cause light sensitivity?
03:10 : Do eye floaters cause light sensitivity?
03:40 : Can eye infections cause light sensitivity?
04:47 : Can corneal abrasion cause light sensitivity?
05:09 : What is photokeratitis? Can photokeratitis cause light sensitivity?
05:45 : Are blue eyes more sensitive to light than other colors?
06:11 : What can I do to help my eyes not be sensitive to light?
06:29 : What can cause our eyes to be sensitive to light other than eye conditions?
07:20 : Do migraines cause light sensitivity?
07:48 : Does blepharospasm cause light sensitivity?
08:27 : How can I help my eyes be less sensitive to the sun?
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@DrRupaWong 8 ай бұрын

Are your eyes sensitive to light? 😫🖐🌞

@mardo1392 8 ай бұрын

Very sensitive. My eyes used to be med brown and now after many years the iris is a pale blue with the outer edge in a green and a very small area still remains brown. I also got astigmatism and toric. I asked if I could get Lasix surgery but I was told no. Also something about my cornea detaching in the back of the eye.

@derrickkigongosseruwubu9144 8 ай бұрын

Yes Dr. I have just begun wearing glasses to correct myopia and this gives me light sensitivity, could my glasses be the reason for light sensitivity?

@amyamy8177 8 ай бұрын

YES! and i found such an easy fix now

@DrRupaWong 8 ай бұрын

Ugh, so sorry you aren't a candidate for LASIK. Thank you for sharing and best wishes. ❤️

@DrRupaWong 8 ай бұрын

I'm so glad to help! Yes, tubing mascaras are a good alternative. I will definitely talk about this more in a future video. Make sure you're subscribed and click the bell so you'll be notified. Thanks so much for being here!

@susans3996 8 ай бұрын

I learned so much about light sensitivity causes by watching your video. Thank you!! Now I understand why I was so sensitive to light. It's better now. I take riboflavin (vitamin b2) for migraines. And the warm compresses and eye lid cleaning helped with the blepharitis. I had no idea blepharitis can cause light sensitivity. Thanks for the helpful information.

@DrRupaWong 8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for being here 💕

@fa6534 8 ай бұрын

Thank You Dr Rupa. You always come with the most educational and helpful videos.

@DrRupaWong 8 ай бұрын

It's my pleasure. Thank you so much! If you ever have any questions you would like to discuss let me know. 🤗

@sulakaricats 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for a very informative video, I had light sensitivity Post menopause which my optometrist advised was related to dry eyes, she recommended eye drops 4 times a day and warm compresses daily and encouraged me to reduce contact lens wear. It didn’t take long to see a big improvement. I now use systane eye drops twice a day and wear glasses for work and contacts for going out. I am actually enjoying rotating a few different pairs, so many gorgeous frames available.

@DrRupaWong 8 ай бұрын

Awesome. I'm so glad you got help with this. Thanks for sharing your remedy 💕

@scarscar2205 8 ай бұрын

My fotofobia started 3 years ago when I got dry eyes/blefaritis. For the past 2 years every test comes out ok, but I can't stand watching a screen without a blue light filter or FL41 tint glasses. I also suffer from daily headaches, but they seem to be tension headaches and not migraines, so I'm not sure if the 2 conditions are related. Blue eyes here 😞

@DrRupaWong 8 ай бұрын

So sorry you have a hard time with this 💔

@abeach5420 8 ай бұрын

Hiii to my fav eye doc ---this was sooo well shared Dr. Rupa. I actually now educate pple in my world about all such haha. Due to my issues with all the eye STUFF & thank goodness I live in a Cdn province that is not Liberal nor Conservative as they allow all the privatization. My eye surgeon is CDN and US board certified and she has saved so many incl they specialize also for those that have diabetes. It traumatizes me watching all these pple i.e. US that do not receive eye and dermatologist care like here. I am sure we have all watched those SHOWS ....omg it makes me so mad. Thank you for sharing this as it will help me so very much to share.

@DrRupaWong 8 ай бұрын

Thank you soooo much. I am so happy to share. Thank YOU for being here ❤️

@Who-cu9eu 3 ай бұрын

@@DrRupaWongmy light sensitivity is so bad that I cannot have the latest iPhones just the IPhone 8 screen doesn’t give me headaches when I use night mode! I’ve lost my car sales job due to light sensitivity and I’m currently working from home because there’s nowhere else I can work due to chronic light sensitivity. I’m only sensitive to artificial lights. I had my eyes checked at the hospital they couldn’t find anything so maybe it’s neurological? I take amitriptyline to have less daily migraines and I wear tinted glasses. I’m getting Botox done this weekend I’m hoping this works because I’ve tried everything else at this point…I just want to get back to a good paid career again because nowadays I’m always broke and I’m back to being a single dude again lol

@cruisinnc 8 ай бұрын

I sit in an office with the overhead lights off, and lamps on behind me. They call me the vampire woman! Ha! As sensitive as I am to indoor lights (especially fluorescent bulbs), I've noticed recently that I'm not always as sensitive to the outdoor light - unless it's particularly strong. As far as I know, I do suffer from chronic daily headaches and chronic migraines. The intensity of either type of headache seems to directly correlate to my eye sensitivity. Unfortunately, I've been unable to find a med that will help either type of headache. Thanks for your insight. I'm enjoying your videos.

@DrRupaWong 8 ай бұрын

So sorry you can't find a med to help! Thanks so much for watching. ❤️

@lfc8277 Ай бұрын

Have you tried nurtec odt? Helps my light sensitivity from a tbi...it at least cuts migraine pain in eyes in half

@GoodKong.BadKong 7 ай бұрын

Yep, I'm experiencing many of these symptoms to being light sensitive. Now I'm thinking I need to go see an eye doctor.

@robbiearroyo2292 8 ай бұрын

Very interesting video. I've aways had really bad light sensitivity, to the point that a lot of times I can't even drive without sunglasses, the light makes me squint to a detriment and my eyes will water endlessly. I am also pretty easily overwhelmed by indoor lighting too, I prefer lamps, candles, or even darkness to ceiling lights. Which as you said, doesn't necessarily help things. I had never really realized it was its own condition because I'm just so used to it, but I think I'm going to ask my doctor about it. Also, my eyes are brown.

@DrRupaWong 8 ай бұрын

Definitely worth asking about! Glad you found this interesting. Let me know if you ever want to see anything else related to eye health 😎

@sauravlahiry6951 8 ай бұрын

hi didi, as usual a treasure of knowledge

@DrRupaWong 8 ай бұрын

🤗💘

@WrldExplorer 5 ай бұрын

When you mention different wavelengths, I think when December hits, my eyes are really sensitive to light, and also when it’s cloudy. I always wondered if it had to do a daylight savings. In the spring and summer months, I’m really driving outside after dark. Once November hits it gets dark a lot earlier, and I’m running into a lot of bright hair, lights and bright tail lights. That also means I’m dealing with bright indoor lights for four hours instead of two before bed since it gets darker earlier.

@emilymorton7324 8 ай бұрын

😮 Thanks!!

@DrRupaWong 8 ай бұрын

Welcome!

@jackieknox3162 8 ай бұрын

Can you do a video on retinal detachments? The different types of detachments . Please. Thank you.

@DrRupaWong 8 ай бұрын

I'll work on this!

@bumblebee1.0 24 күн бұрын

I've had sensitive eyes since I was a child. My parents joke that all my childhood photos my eyes are tearing and I am looking down. My mom and sister also have green eyes, but their eyes aren't sensitive. I can't wear mascaras or any eye makeup. Some moisturizer make my eyes tear even if I work carefully around the eyes. I've had to pull off while driving because my eyes started to tear due to the airvents. I normally have to close it. If I'm tired, my eyes are 10 times more sensitive to light. Even if someone just talks about eyes, my eyes tear! I went to a specialist before as I got eye infections often. He advised that my eyes are very dry and there is almost no oil in it. But here I have been struggling with this for over 30 years!

@kristinavenning4853 8 ай бұрын

Hey! I seem to be commenting on all your videos - they are just so informative! I have OCA1a and can’t open my eyes outside even when it’s overcast they just won’t open it’s too painful. I wear brown tinted contacts and also sunglasses. I wear them a lot indoors because I really struggle looking out of a window - is this bad for me to wear them indoors too?

@DrRupaWong 8 ай бұрын

I appreciate you and love reading them! For sure - I talk about sunglasses indoors at 9:15.

@afroditimalikkidou3130 8 ай бұрын

Doctor I had a cataract and YAC laser surgery six moths ago! I have an extremely light sensitivity! My eyelids squint and close unvoluntary outdoor even indoor! My life is destroyed! I cannot live a normal life ! My doctor said that there is no inflamation or something else inside the eyes! The surgeries are perfect and it will go away by time ! It may happen because of the stress my brain cannot adapt to the new situation with the new clear lenses! Have you ever met a patient to need so mamy moths to adjust to the new lenses! Is it a possibility never to adapt to new conditions? Thanks for listening me

@misskiwi5460 8 ай бұрын

So sorry to hear that 💔Hopefully @drrupawong knows what's going on.

@Yourenotreal7 4 ай бұрын

I had cataracts removed and afterwards had horrible light sensitivity since years later… after all the tests, all they could do is give me the tinted glasses😵‍💫😖

@summersadie3687 2 ай бұрын

Dr. Rupa, I have light sensitivity and pain in one eye only - ie, right eye not left eye. What could be the cause?

@Vikinggirl1679 4 ай бұрын

Very interesting video. I have always had some sensitivity to light but especially now. I am 56. I have very light grey eyes, almost silver. I find itbterribly hard to drive at nigh with headlights almost blinding me. Also the glare of road signs hurts too. Sunlight is also bad and my eyes will water. I use yellow tinted anti glare glasses at night and sun glasses in the day time. Haven't been able to afford to see an eye doctor in a very long time.

@DrRupaWong 4 ай бұрын

I am sorry to hear that. I am glad you have been finding ways to make it better for yourself.

@otiebrown9999 8 ай бұрын

Hi Dr. Rupa, The eye is very sensitive to light, so be careful. The fundamental eye is also very sensitive to its average value of Accommodation. This is why I believe that insisting your kids never get eyes closer than 16 inches, and Atropine use - will make them successful. Your attention to them will help them, "get the idea", and will create long-term success for them. I admire both you and your husband for your efforts. Prevention, is truly a family effort!

@DrRupaWong 8 ай бұрын

For sure! Thank you!

@mitzihester1740 3 ай бұрын

this was great. Had every symptom there is 2 weeks. Webt to eye dr he said most all same you did!! thank u for all makeup, cleansing tips I dont have the light sensitivity

@DrRupaWong 3 ай бұрын

Of course! Thanks for sharing😊

@mitzihester1740 3 ай бұрын

I ordered the rollerball serum from u

@neelimagore5570 4 ай бұрын

I get thribbing pain in my head on various spots which sometimes shifts to left side, when i am exposed to sunlight. What to do?

@unfilthy 6 ай бұрын

I've always been light sensitive, but I don't think it necessarily has a single cause. I do have light eyes and, having lived on three continents (so far), I do find natural light harder to bear the closer I am to the equator, but, generally, if I'm inside and the light is diffused, I'm fine. What's harder to deal with is artificial light, and I think that's due to my astigmatism. Exposed (or even partially exposed) light bulbs are unbearable to me, even in my peripheral vision, and of course I can't drive at night without glasses due to the glare. I used to have migraines, starting in childhood, but they've pretty much disappeared in my 30s, and I have no idea how that happened, I just thank my lucky stars. Overall, it's unpleasant, but not unmanageable. Sunglasses outside during the day, glasses in traffic during the night, making sure all our lampshades diffuse the light, always having eye drops handy for when my eyes are dry and/or tired. At least it's not so bad that I have to wear sunglasses inside. The only problem now is that my eyesight is getting worse with age, so I guess I'll eventually need to get some sort of prescription glasses + sunglasses combo, which I'm expecting will be an expensive hassle.

@brendasimmons9045 8 ай бұрын

my eyes are very dry very light sensitive. I believe the dryness started after I had cataracts removed.... Could this be the reason they are so dry?

@djram2nv 4 ай бұрын

I suffer from dry eyes and astigmatism, I've noticed sometimes during the dark hours of the morning sometimes when car lights can affect my eyes and make them wanting to shut. I use drops often but sometimes it's not helpful

@gurchetansingh4377 Ай бұрын

Hi doctor, I had lasik 2 yrs ago and now I have photophobia and minor redness in my eyes. I started wearing sunglasses after this video but its not very effective. Is there any other solution like eyedrops?

@thefool3571 8 ай бұрын

Hi I just wanted to know if there is any prostaglandin in this lash serum ingredients? I can’t figure it out. It’s the sinsnlashes serum: Purified Water(Aqua), Hyaluronate(Hyaluronate), Pentylene Glycol(Pentylene Glycol), Ginseng Extract(Panax Ginseng Extract), Blue Marsh Star Extract(Swertia Japonica Extract), Pumpkin Seed Extract(Pumpkin Seed Extract), Calamus Extract(Acorus Calamus Extract), Panthenol(Panthenol), Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Oligopeptide-10, Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Oficinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Biotin, Ethyltafluprostamide

@DrRupaWong 8 ай бұрын

I believe Sin's n lashes does contain prostaglandin

@stam8122 4 ай бұрын

I have adenoma and I am very sensitive to sunlight. Does it related??

@dassilbelloul 3 ай бұрын

Can lutien help me get rid of glasses, i have severe light sensitivity?

@natalieross2343 5 ай бұрын

How do I use the F41 lenses if I already have a prescription and use lenses ?

@Michaelaz62 8 ай бұрын

Dr. Rupa, regarding the Fl 41 tinted glasses. Do you recommend that for RX glasses? I have prescription glasses, and am a migraine sufferer, but don't always need my glasses indoors. Should I get my RX glasses with the FL 41 tint too?

@DrRupaWong 8 ай бұрын

Good question. It is something to consider. Definitely ask your doctor. I have a whole video about these glasses. Watch here -

@natalieross2343 5 ай бұрын

Where to buy F1 41 tinted with prescription?

@coffeecat086 6 ай бұрын

I have like 5 eye diseases, ROP congenital glaucoma, nystagmus, photophobia, and afakia (spelling?) holy cow, going outside is painful, seriously. Fluorescent lights, bright lights, annoying much. Problem is I need brighter lights to see😂😂😂

@supergoo1234 8 ай бұрын

I'm 26 years old, all my childhood life to now. I've always been sensitive to the light. It was 4 years ago that I finally found out I have blepharitis, which also made lots of sense when I had lots of styes and chalazions over the years. To a point, I had to remove some surgically. :/ It also caused dry eyes too. I can't wear contacts anymore. After high school I had ulcers in both eyes. 😅 I've had a lot going on with my eyes

@DrRupaWong 8 ай бұрын

Goodness! That sounds rough. Best wishes my friend & thanks for watching!

@rinzler9775 5 ай бұрын

Whats your diet and exercise like ?

@bumblebee1.0 24 күн бұрын

Thank you for your comment. I didn't even think about the fact that I got styes often!!! 😮

@DannyArr72 Ай бұрын

Question. I've always had to pretty much close my left eye ONLY when there's bright sunlight. Maybe squint the right.. My only issue with my eyes is I have astigmatism, and that particular eye is really bad. My right dominate eye is almost fine. I'm 51 now, but this has been the case my whole life. So what's the cause?

@harshsingh-nv3gi 4 ай бұрын

Hlw Doctor Rupa I cannot open my eyes in sunlight specially in summer season My eyes are med brown Can you suggest me what should I do And should I use Photochromatic ( transition) lenses as I am suffering from Myopia -3.00 Waiting for your reply Doctor

@miguelzap9269 6 ай бұрын

Hello Doctor, have you ever heard of a child suddenly being extremely sensitive to light? He can't go outside if it's sunny cause it will cause a lot of pain. He cries uncontrollably from the pain. The indoor house lights have to be dimmed down considerably. 2 doctors and none can figure it out. He's too young to speak and he won't let the doctors examine his eyes. It's been weeks now

@rosehiver6262 8 ай бұрын

I was light sensitive these last months and years. I could barely keep my eyes open outside or in front of my computer. I was blinking and frowning all the time. I started to take lutein supplement about 4 months ago and …oh my god… the blinking and frowning have stopped after a while. My eyes are much more calm and I can keep them wide open.

@DrRupaWong 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing what worked for you! I'm glad you got some relief.🥳

@michaels999 5 ай бұрын

Which brand are you using? Thanks

@rosehiver6262 5 ай бұрын

@@michaels999 I’m using Jarrow Formulas.

@samuelendale1661 6 ай бұрын

How can i cure light sensitivity?

@ah-1946 7 ай бұрын

I have to turn off all the lights in the house because my eyes hurts so badly they burn like fire just like my mouth burning and I don’t know what’s causing it. All I need help.

@annabraun3827 8 күн бұрын

yes, light sensitivity. Eye doc could not find anything wrong. I have tried eye compresses, occuvite blue vitamin, extra vitamin c and d, getting my new sunglasses polarized and ultra violet ray protection and turned down all my lights on my computer, phone and t.v. Nothing helped.