Eye Problems, Noninjury: Check Your Symptoms
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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.
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Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
- Yes
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Do you have sensitivity to light with a fever, stiff neck, or vomiting?
Have you had a sudden onset of new and painful sensitivity to light (photophobia)?
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Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
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Do you have new mild or moderate sensitivity to light?
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You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
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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.
| Last updated: | December 06, 2007 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, FRCSC - Ophthalmology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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