photophobia/light sensitivity

[hylander193]

Hi. This may help some people..I have had extremely bad photophobia for the last 3 yrs (sunglasses in house etc), which started after having my eyes dilated 4 times. I don't have any eye disease.  However 3 days ago I bought a herb (which i read about on the internet), called qi ju di huang wan. They are tiny little black pills and you take 30 a day. And I am actually able to walk around outside now without my sunglasses even in the sun!!!! (still best to wear em though). It is advised that they can take up to a month to work.  

Anyway I hope this may be of benefit to anyone who suffers with the same stressful problem.

[caregiver222]

The appropriate approach to experiencing light sensitivity is to undergo a thorough neurological evaluation. There are many etiologies, however light sensitivity is a hallmark for a developing stroke secondary to a slow bleed within the brain.

[hylander193]

ye it is a chinese herb..

[Soulsong]

I just found your 2011 post regarding the qi ju di huang wan helping your photophobia.  I am experiencing it as well and would like to know if you are still free of the light sensitivity today.  Are you still taking the pills? Where did you order them from?  I appreciate an update!

[margypops]

That seems very interesting what is this made up of it sounds like it a chinese herb ..I have some sensitivity outside and always wear sun glasses but not inside .