stenopaic

/sten.ə.ˈpæɪɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a difficulty in seeing anything, especially in bright light; sensitive to light.

“He suffered from stenopaic vision after the eye surgery.”

2. noun

A condition of being sensitive to light or having difficulty seeing in bright light.

“Her stenopaic was a result of prolonged exposure to the sun without sunglasses.”

Synonyms

  • light-sensitive
  • photophobic

Antonyms

  • light-loving
  • photophilous