Photophobia, despite its name, does not mean a fear of: having your photo taken, cameras, looking at pictures, or of photosynthesis occurring. Photophobia is instead defined as an abnormal sensitivity to light. Those suffering from photophobia may experience pain, headaches, and suffer from comorbid conditions such as anxiety and having difficulty sleeping. Sensitivity to light can be exacerbated by fluorescent lighting.
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Workplace Accommodations for Light Sensitivity
Light sensitivity, or photophobia, often appears as a symptom for certain medical conditions. This can mean that you are sensitive to sunlight or bright lighting due to an underlying cause. This sensitivity can extend to certain types of lighting as well, like the fluorescent lights found in many workplaces.
What reasonable workplace accommodations are you entitled to?
Identifying the Signs and Symptoms of Fluorescent Light Sensitivity
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3 Reasons Fluorescent Lights Might be Causing Light Sensitivity in Your Eyes
Light sensitivity is an unfortunate affliction, turning every day into a challenge, depending on the intensity of the light or how sensitive the individual is.
This intolerance of light, known as photophobia, can make exposure to sunlight almost unbearable, but it also can cause discomfort indoors.