~Indigo, Axon Optics Customer Stay Indoors During Peak Hours They also slowed a migraine considerably when I put them on as soon as I started to feel like everything was too bright (which is more than most of the medications I’ve tried). I’ve been able to spend time in direct sunlight without starting to feel sick (which means a migraine will follow). We have heard from many sunlight-sensitive customers that our lenses make a big difference for them. But did you know we also make outdoor lenses? All of our stylish frames come in both indoor and outdoor tints, so you can step outside and know those peepers are well protected. These precision-tinted lenses filter out the wavelengths of light most likely to cause discomfort or trigger a migraine. If you have photophobia, you might already be familiar with Axon Optics lenses for indoor use. Reducing your eyes’ sun exposure is probably the best way to avoid getting a sunlight-related headache. This is why it’s important to take frequent breaks from your computer. So if you seem to get headaches from sunlight, it could be an effect of the blue light combined with the brightness of the sun.Įven for people who aren’t prone to migraines, blue light can be irritating, causing eye strain, headaches, eye dryness, or sleep interruptions. It’s been pretty well documented that blue light is one of the wavelengths that causes pain for migraineurs. Aside from the sun, blue light is emitted by devices like smartphones and TVs, along with fluorescent lights. Blue light is intense and very high energy. Sunlight contains a whole spectrum of light wavelengths, but one of the most powerful ones is blue light. But if you stay outdoors - especially without protecting your eyes - the cumulative effect of that sun exposure could finally trigger a headache or migraine. It might not happen immediately, even for light sensitive people. The more time you spend outside in the sun, the higher the likelihood that you’ll get a headache. Cause 2: You’ve Been in the Sun for a While They can help you rule out anything serious. See your doctor if you think you might have photophobia. Fortunately, AxonOptics makes precision-tinted light sensitivity glasses that can reduce your symptoms.
Photophobia can also cause other symptoms like excessive tears, blinking, eye pain or burning, even nausea. If this sounds like you, you might have a condition called photophobia, or excessive light sensitivity. ~Robertįor people who are sensitive to sunlight, it may only take 5-10 minutes in the sun to trigger a migraine. More importantly, I no longer feel the onset of migraine after prolonged exposure to sunlight. Hoping this will mean less crow feet wrinkles. I’ve noticed with my Axon sunglasses I no longer squint my eyes outdoors.
Sunlight has been a problem for him, but fortunately, he has been able to find some relief. And not only are they more sensitive to light, but the majority of people with migraine say that bright light is actually a trigger for their attacks. Studies have also revealed that those who suffer from migraines as well as some other types of chronic headaches tend to have a lower tolerance of bright light, including sunlight.
Research has shown that people with migraines are more sensitive to light than others. Cause 1: You’re Just More Sensitive to Light Reasons why going outside and being exposed to the sun could be giving you a headache include chronic photophobia, overexposure to the sun, and sensitivity to blue light.
Let’s take a look at why you might be getting a headache from sunlight and what you can do about it. In fact, for these people, bright light such as sunshine can cause headaches or full-blown migraine attacks. But if you’re among a certain percentage of the population, your condition isn’t a natural reaction. Do you ever feel like you get headaches from sunlight? Does sunshine cause you to squint like crazy or cover your eyes? You might think it’s a natural reaction to super bright light.