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'''Photophobia''' can be described as a symptom of abnormal physical intolerance to the visual perception of light. As a medical symptom, photophobia is not a morbid fear or psychological phobia, but an experience of discomfort or pain to the eyes due to light exposure or by presence of actual physical sensitivity of the eyes. | '''Photophobia''' can be described as a symptom of abnormal physical intolerance to the visual perception of light. As a medical symptom, photophobia is not a morbid fear or psychological phobia, but an experience of discomfort or pain to the eyes due to light exposure or by presence of actual physical sensitivity of the eyes. | ||
In terms of [[hallucinogen]] usage, this component is usually triggered by the way in which substance induced [[ | In terms of [[hallucinogen]] usage, this component is usually triggered by the way in which substance induced [[Pupil dilation|pupil dilation]] disables the eye's ability to adjust itself accordingly depending on current levels of light exposure. | ||
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===See also=== | ===See also=== | ||