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Replies to "@jakedduck1 I was originally told photophobia was from my cornea disease and cataracts but, instead of..."
Hi Rachel and @jakedduck1, @sunny1971, @lioness , @artscaping, @jesfactsmon I've been photosensitive since a very young child. My grandfather would tell me to quit squinting or I would have wrinkles when I'm grown. Now as most of you know, I have a myriad of diseases including but not limited to: auto-immune mixed connective/collagen vascular Dz, Fibromyalgia, Neuropathy and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction/Dry Eyes. I asked my Neurologist if I could see a neuroopthalmologist and I think I can but she first wants me to assess my double vision I'm having throught each day and, the lines of text I'm seeing beneath a line of text although a bit lighter. Sometimes these Sxs last over an hour. She wants me to close one eye and then the other, to see if I still have those Sxs. I know from talking to a pharmacist and research I've done that Gabapentin can cause vision changes. I also have a constant pattern of off white/light gray in my vision field at all times. My visual acuity is spot on but these things I mentioned, as well as just some weirdness I can't articulate, are really disturbing my vision. Do any of you have these Sxs? And if so, and you've seen a neuroopthalmologist, what have they said the problem was? Thanks so much and I feel very badly about all the problems you guys are having. Many blessings, Sunnyflower
In adding to that...unfortunately, I believe photophobia is not fixable and basically is what it is. Sadly.