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Shedding light on photophobia.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22330853     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Photophobia is a common yet debilitating symptom seen in many ophthalmic and neurologic disorders. Despite its prevalence, it is poorly understood and difficult to treat. However, the past few years have seen significant advances in our understanding of this symptom. We review the clinical characteristics and disorders associated with photophobia, discuss the anatomy and physiology of this phenomenon, and conclude with a practical approach to diagnosis and treatment.
Authors:
Kathleen B Digre; K C Brennan
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of neuro-ophthalmology : the official journal of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society     Volume:  32     ISSN:  1536-5166     ISO Abbreviation:  J Neuroophthalmol     Publication Date:  2012 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-02-14     Completed Date:  2012-11-05     Revised Date:  2013-03-11    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9431308     Medline TA:  J Neuroophthalmol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  68-81     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA. Kathleen.digre@hsc.utah.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Blepharospasm / complications,  physiopathology*
Brain Injuries / complications,  physiopathology*
Eye Diseases / complications,  physiopathology*
Humans
Migraine Disorders / complications,  physiopathology*
Photophobia / etiology,  physiopathology*,  therapy
Visual Pathways / anatomy & histology,  physiopathology
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
K08 NS059072-05/NS/NINDS NIH HHS; NS059072/NS/NINDS NIH HHS; NS070084/NS/NINDS NIH HHS; R21 NS070084-03/NS/NINDS NIH HHS
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Comment In:
J Neuroophthalmol. 2012 Sep;32(3):293   [PMID:  22549562 ]

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