Sometimes I cannot open my eyes in daylight

[Ormist]

Hello everyone,

I spend most of my time inside. I am usually at home on the computer or watching tv. For a few years I have had a problem that once and a while, like once every other week, my eyes will have a problem adjusting to the sunlight outside. When this occurs as long as I am outside I can't open my eyes more than a squint, once I get back into the shade I am fine.

Any information would be very helpful, thanks.

[Forum-OD-MP]

common.  called 'photophobia'.  in the absence of eye disease there is not really any great solution except to wear dark sunglasses outside when its bright.

[aimee37]

Thanks for the response. This "photophobia" only occurs occasionally, like 1 of 10 15 days i am outside. Is there chances of this problem getting worse/better?

[aimee37]

um, i dont know in your case.  these things are influenced by so many factors...refractive error, pupil size, iris color/pigment, fundus appearance/pigment, corneal health, cataracts, etc etc etc.  would be difficult to predict w/o an eye examination.