How Can I Get Tested for Photophobia?

When you visit an eye doctor about photophobia (light sensitivity), they will begin by asking you questions about your symptoms and perform an exam. During this exam, they may look at your pupils—these are the dark parts in the middle of your eyes—to see how they react to light. They might also test how your eyes handle bright lights or glare. The doctor may also ask you about any headaches, eye pain, or other symptoms you have, because these might point to another condition causing your photophobia. The information you share, along with the tests, helps the doctor decide if something else, like an infection or migraine, might be causing your light sensitivity.