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photophobia
In a medical context, this term describes a symptom rather than a standalone disease. It is frequently associated with migraines, meningitis, or corneal abrasions, where the eyes become hypersensitive to light. The term carries a clinical tone and is used by healthcare providers to describe the patient's subjective experience of pain or discomfort.
In biological and zoological contexts, the term describes an innate behavioral instinct. It refers to a negative phototaxis, where an organism actively avoids light to remain hidden from predators or to maintain a specific physiological state. This usage is descriptive and objective, focusing on survival mechanisms rather than sensory pain.
Meanings
Examples
The patient reported severe photophobia during the onset of the migraine.
I cannot stand the bright lights in this office because of my photophobia.
Please dim the lights since she is suffering from photophobia.
Why does it hurt so much to look at the screen? I think I have photophobia.
The doctor explained that photophobia is a common symptom of uveitis.
Certain species of soil bacteria exhibit photophobia to avoid UV damage.
The insects showed clear photophobia by retreating into the shadows.
He wore dark sunglasses indoors to manage his chronic photophobia.