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light sensitivity

luna991
luna991
HI

I really needs some help, I have been experiencing extreme sensitivity to lights mainly tv and computer but also sunlight, its killing me just to write this, I still work part time and a lot of this is based on a computer

I know that increased sensitivity is an issue with this illness and have always had this to some degree but never as disabling as this.

I have tried adjusting settings, dry eye drops, avoiding screens for as long as possible but still really bad, nothing seems to help

Any advice on this especially for screens, anything make it worse or better its not just the pain in my eyes it also makes me feel weird kindof out of it and nauseas

Also living alone the Tv is my main company im going crazy listening to radio and talking books and it seems to be making reading hard at the moment too.

Please tell me this will pass soon

Thanks in advance

Luna x
deleted_user
deleted_user
Talk to your Dr. about this. But Im also VERY sensitive to lights and noise.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Talk to your Dr. about this. But Im also VERY sensitive to lights and noise.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Talk to your Dr. about this. But Im also VERY sensitive to lights and noise.
tonirexx
tonirexx
I wear sunglasses all the time, everywhere I go... even inside in places like WalMart that have the bright fluorescent lights. I wouldn't think of leaving my house without them, and have at least five pair stashed in various places... a backup pair in every car, my purse, my office. I never ever ever go outside without them, even just to walk around my yard.

I have my computer screen turned down to the lowest brightness setting, and do not use the over head lights in my office... just a small desk lamp in the corner. I never turn on lights in my house unless absolutely necessary, and then only use lamps with low wattage bulbs. My family calls me "the vampire", but it helps immensely.

I do the same with sounds... keep everything turned down as low as possible.

It's been almost 20 years since the light sensitivity hit as one of my symptoms, and it hasn't passed yet... but I've learned to live with it. The main thing is I don't try to "gut it through" and be tough, or worry about people will think about me, or even pretend to be normal. I do what I have to do to be comfortable. If anyone asks, I just say "my eyes are very sensitive to the light" and leave it at that. I have enough pain I can't do anything about - if carrying sunglasses everywhere I go will alleviate even one tiny bit of it it's worth it.
tonirexx
tonirexx
P.S. You can wear sunglasses with computer screens too. I've found the rose colored ones work particularly well. The blacks and blues are too dark.
PeaceN2You
PeaceN2You
I haven't worn prescription lenses since I had my cataracts removed, but it seems like I remember there was a special tint for people who worked in fluorescent lighting or with computers.

I've been sensitive to light all my life and never go out without sunglasses. Even then if it's bright enough or direct enough (like when I'm driving and the sun is low in the sky) it hurts.

Have you had your eyes checked to see if there is an underlying physical or vision problem?