I'm troubled by bright lighting and glare, what can I do?
Existing eye conditions, can cause problems with bright lights and glare. The first step to coping with glare is to use sunglasses/tinted lenses or a hat with a brim. It's important to ensure that your sunglasses have a UV filter and a CE or British Standard (BS EN ISO 12312-1) mark to show that they offer proper UV protection.
If you don't have an eye condition and you or someone you care for:
- have suddenly become light sensitive over the last few days, seek immediate medical advice. Light sensitivity can be a symptom of conditions such as meningitis.
- have become troubled by bright light recently, visit your optometrist (optician) for an eye examination to find out if there is any particular cause of the problem.
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