I am wondering if they're any diseases that make your eyes sunlight sensitive? When I am in the bright, direct sunlight, I seem to fell odd, or different. I hev been to the optometrist and she says that my eyes are 20/25 but I do have a condition called 'mylanism' (sp?). That means that the insulation/nerve grows into the back of my eyes, but it's nothing to worry about. Could this just be my anxiety? Thanks in advance. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif

Originally posted by [chris]:
I am wondering if they're any diseases that make your eyes sunlight sensitive? When I am in the bright, direct sunlight, I seem to fell odd, or different. I hev been to the optometrist and she says that my eyes are 20/25 but I do have a condition called 'mylanism' (sp?). That means that the insulation/nerve grows into the back of my eyes, but it's nothing to worry about. Could this just be my anxiety? Thanks in advance. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif

What color are your eyes?

My eyes are brown. Does this make a difference? I have only had this condition for about six months.

[This message has been edited by [chris] (edited 02-12-2003).]

Chris:

Light-coloured eyes let in more sunlight and cause more squinting. But you have brown eyes. Searches failed to turn up myelinism. Myelin is the material that covers nerves, including the optic nerve, so I assume this is what your opt was talking about (and not melanism which is an abnormally dark pigmentation of tissue).

There are several conditions that cause light sensitivity, but they cause other problems as well, and would be noticed by the optometrist. It could very well be anxiety, but if you are concerned about it, make an appt with an ophthalmologist. There are some drugs that cause light sensitivity as well.

In my research, I've found loads of people who suffer from light sensitivity and snow, or sparkles, who have nothing physically wrong with their eyes (or, so say the doctors). Oddly enough, many of them describe the problem as you do, as "feeling odd". You don't have a vampire in your family tree, do you?

Hope this helps.

Moe

Myelinism is the term that the doctor used, the myelin seems to grow into the back of my eyes. Thanks for the correct spelling. She says not everyone has this condition, but it is nothing to worry about, or shouldn't effect anything. She says maybe that my 'funny' feelings could even be sinus. Probably all from anxiety though. I have even been to a neurologist for this problem. Oh the vampire question; I am not aware of being related to any... http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif