Light sensitivity makes my eyes half closed.

Question

I have light sensitive eyes, which causes my eyes to be looking like they are almost all the way closed, almost like i'm asleep. If i focus on it, i can open my eyes up to where they're normal looking, but i can't hold it long and my eyes will get watery because of the light sensitivity. also, sometimes i over open them which makes me look like i've had too much caffeine or something. Anyone know a way to cure this, even if only for a while?

Thank you!

Answer 1

Severe sensitivity to light is called Photo-Phobia and I have it too - when I look at photographs of me as a child, I am always the only one in the group who is squinting!  

I have always had trouble keeping my eyes open in full sun light, but I have noticed that it has improved slightly over the years.

You could wear sun glasses which would help.

I find that wearing mascara helps, so you could try that (if you are a woman) maybe it works because it filters the light that is reaching your eyes, or wear a hat with a brim when you are outside.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

I bet you have light colored irises.  Wear tinted lenses.