noun
- Plural of photophobia; conditions or instances of abnormal sensitivity to light, causing discomfort or pain in the eyes.
- Plural of photophobia; irrational or extreme fears of light.
Usage: Medical term; Usually used in plural when referring to multiple cases or instances
Usage: Psychology/psychiatry term; Less common than the medical sense
Examples
- Patients with severe migraines often experience photophobias during attacks.
- The neurologist documented several photophobias in her case studies of light-sensitive patients.
- Some individuals with photophobias must wear dark glasses even on cloudy days.
- Photophobias can be triggered by various conditions, including eye infections and neurological disorders.
- The clinic specializes in treating photophobias and other light-related visual disorders.