Question

(e) The sun grew hot and
its bright light hurt my
eyes. (Complex)​

Answer 1

Answer:

What causes photophobia?

Photophobia is not an eye disease, but it is a symptom of many conditions such as infection or inflammation that can irritate the eyes.

Light sensitivity also can be a symptom of underlying diseases that don't directly affect the eyes, such as virus-caused illnesses or severe headaches or migraine.

People with a lighter eye color also may experience more light sensitivity in environments such as bright sunlight, because darker-colored eyes contain more pigment to protect against harsh lighting.

Other common causes of photophobia include corneal abrasion, uveitis and a central nervous system disorder such as meningitis. Light sensitivity also is associated with a detached retina, contact lens irritations, sunburn and refractive surgery.

Photophobia often accompanies albinism (lack of eye pigment), total color deficiency (seeing only in shades of gray), botulism, rabies, mercury poisoning, conjunctivitis, keratitis, and iritis.

Also, some prescription medications, including tetracycline and other antibiotics, may cause light sensitivity as a side effect.