Does your vision seem rather clear during the day, but blurrier at night? Maybe you've just noticed a little annoying blurriness, or perhaps it's so bad that you're not comfortable driving at night. Here's a look at some of the most likely explanations for your symptoms.
Tired Eyes
Do you spend most of the day staring at a screen or completing intricate tasks that you really need to focus on? It's possible that your eyes are just getting tired by the end of the day.
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Understanding Photo-Phobia: When Your Eyes Don't Want To See The Light
Do you know you can develop a phobia for light? The medical term for this condition is photo-phobia, or light sensitivity. It is a condition in which light causes discomfort or even pain in your eyes. Photo-phobia is an extremely disruptive condition, given how much light plays an important role in daily life.
The Symptoms
The main symptom of photo-phobia is discomfort when light falls into your eyes. Other symptoms include headaches, nausea, and the need to squint the eyes when they are exposed to light.
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Teenage-Onset Visual Blurriness: A Guide For Patients And Their Parents
When you're only a teenager and your vision starts to become blurry, it's normal to be a bit alarmed. You may not want to wear glasses or have to deal with the hassle of contacts -- and of course, there's also the worry that something more sinister is going on. However, visual blurriness that begins during the teen years is not uncommon, and it's not usually caused by anything too serious.
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