photalgia

/fɒtəˈfəʊbiə/ or /foʊtəˈfoʊbiə/ (UK) /foʊtəˈfoʊbiə/ (US)

Definitions

1. noun

An abnormal or excessive sensitivity to light, often a symptom of a neurological or psychiatric condition.

“She had to wear sunglasses indoors due to her photophobia.”

Synonyms

  • light sensitivity
  • photophobic

Antonyms

  • photopexy
  • phototropism