@sunny1971 There can be mitigating circumstances. For me, I had photophobia prior to cataract surgery on both eyes at age 43. Shortly after cataract surgery, I had cornea transplants in both eyes. These procedures were to help or take away photophobia. Didn't happen. I continue to be highly sensitive to light, grey days are the worst. Bright, flashing lights are like daggers. I too have dry eye and my neuro Opthamologist said my blue eyes and scar tissue from my surgery were factors. Blah, blah, blah! I'm still frustrated over it but have understood that some things are simply the card we are dealt. For your husband....perhaps he continues to heal from cataract surgery, has developed dry eye and, hate to say it but, the aging process dictates. My mother (just turned 70) lives miserably with dry eye after cataracts were fixed 2 years ago and has blurry vision daily. She lives on drops. I'm hoping things settle for your husband. In the mean time some tips are:
sunglasses, hats or visors, blue light filters on all devices, tinted glasses, lubricating drops, warm wet compress, prescribed drops like Restatis. There have been many discussions on dry eye through threads on Connect. Scroll through and look for tips from others experiences. Best of luck to your husband. I feel his pain and discomfort.
Best,
Rachel

I am not familiar with a special contact lense for photophobia. Are you thinking glare resistant or tinted? Google away and search it out. Asking Dr. is good too but who likes to wait for the next appointment!