1. extreme sensitivity to light, causing discomfort or pain in the eyes
Usage: medical term; often a symptom of other conditions such as migraines, infections, or eye disorders
2. an abnormal fear or aversion to light
Usage: psychological or behavioral sense; less common than the medical sense

Examples

• After the accident, she developed photophobia and had to wear dark glasses indoors.
• Patients with severe migraines often experience photophobia during an attack.
• The infection caused photophobia, making it painful for him to open his eyes in bright rooms.
• Photophobia is a common symptom in people with meningitis.
• She struggled with photophobia for months after her eye surgery.
• The doctor noted that the patient's photophobia improved once the underlying condition was treated.