Migraine and sensitivity to light

Light sensitivity can occur during migraine with or without prominent head pain. Bright sunlight, flickering screens, fluorescent lighting, and strong contrast may increase discomfort. Some people also notice nausea, dizziness, or visual symptoms. Persistent or new visual symptoms deserve medical review.

A comfortably dim, evenly lit space may be more practical than complete darkness, especially when returning to normal activity.

Move away from direct sunlight, lower screen brightness, enlarge text, and take screen breaks. Use a hat or suitable sunglasses outdoors. Follow your treatment plan early and record lighting conditions, sleep, meals, and other symptoms.

Do not drive if visual changes, dizziness, or severe pain affects safe responses. Ask before using tinted lenses continuously or changing prescribed medicines.

Seek urgent care for sudden vision loss, a sudden severe headache, new weakness, confusion, fainting, fever with a stiff neck, or symptoms after a head injury. Arrange prompt assessment for a first or markedly different episode, eye pain with visual change, or sensitivity outside the usual pattern.

Could this be part of migraine? Which visual symptoms are expected for me? What lighting changes are useful? Should I change my screen or lens habits? When should I seek urgent assessment?