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What Causes Sensitivity Of Eyes To Sun In A 14 Month Old?

Hi, My daughter is 14 months old, while riding in the car if sunlight gets in her eyes she sometimes crys, and covers or closers her eyes tightly. I have all different types of sun visors I use, but sometimes I can t block the sun at all. I know to use sunglasses, hat, etc.. But is this something I should be concerned about?
Thu, 11 Aug 2016
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Photophobia is not an eye disease, but a symptom of many conditions such as infection or inflammation that can irritate the eyes.

common causes of photophobia include corneal abrasion, uveitis ,central nervous system disorder such as meningitis,detached retina, sunburn.

Photophobia often accompanies albinism (lack of eye pigment), total color deficiency (seeing only in shades of gray), botulism, conjunctivitis, keratitis and iritis.

Certain rare diseases, such as the genetic disorder keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans (KFSD), are reported to cause photophobia. And some medications may cause light sensitivity as a side effect, including tetracycline and doxycycline.
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What Causes Sensitivity Of Eyes To Sun In A 14 Month Old?

Photophobia is not an eye disease, but a symptom of many conditions such as infection or inflammation that can irritate the eyes. common causes of photophobia include corneal abrasion, uveitis ,central nervous system disorder such as meningitis,detached retina, sunburn. Photophobia often accompanies albinism (lack of eye pigment), total color deficiency (seeing only in shades of gray), botulism, conjunctivitis, keratitis and iritis. Certain rare diseases, such as the genetic disorder keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans (KFSD), are reported to cause photophobia. And some medications may cause light sensitivity as a side effect, including tetracycline and doxycycline.