Photophobia: When Light Triggers Emotional Distress
Introduction and Definition Photophobia, derived from the Greek words phos (light) and phobos (fear), is medically defined not as a psychological fear but rather as a severe and frequently painful intolerance or hypersensitivity to light, often manifesting as a profound vulnerability that forces immediate avoidance. It is fundamentally a symptom, not a primary disease state, […]