Eye Problems, Noninjury
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have a new and painful sensitivity to light (photophobia)?
See significance of sensitivity to light if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have sensitivity to light with a fever, stiff neck, or vomiting?
Yes Have you had a sudden onset of new and painful sensitivity to light (photophobia)?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you have new mild or moderate sensitivity to light?
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Is your chronic sensitivity to light getting worse?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: December 6, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, FRCSC - Ophthalmology | |
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