02/26/2026
👏 Our former optometric extern, Tara, delivered an outstanding explanation of photophobia — breaking down a complex topic into something clinically meaningful and digestable. She walked through the autonomic nervous system pathways and the intricate pupil responses that regulate how light enters the eyes and is processed by the brain. Light sensitivity is not “just a symptom” — it reflects deeper neuro-visual and neurological interactions that we are still actively learning about. There is a growing body of research in this space (especially in tints and syntonics or photobiomodulation), and as eye care providers, we have a responsibility to stay curious, critically evaluate emerging evidence, and continually refine how we care for patients experiencing light sensitivity, post-concussion symptoms, migraines, and neuro-visual dysfunction. The science is evolving — and so should we. 🧠👁️✨
