Definition of Photalgia

1. Noun. Pain in the eye resulting from exposure to bright light (often associated with albinism).

Exact synonyms: Photophobia
Generic synonyms: Hurting, Pain

Medical Definition of Photalgia

1. Light-induced pain, especially of the eyes. For example, in uveitis, the light-induced movement of the iris may be painful. Synonym: photodynia. Origin: phot-+ G. Algos, pain (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Photalgia

phosphuret
phosphureted
phosphureted hydrogen
phosphurets
phosphuretted
phosphuria
phosphylene
phosphylenes
phosporetted hydrogen
phossy
phossy jaw
phosvitin
phosvitins
phot
phot-
photalgia (current term)
photaugiaphobia
photechic effect
photesthesia
photic
photic driving
photic stimulation
photic zone
photically
photics
photini
photinia
photinias
photino
photinos

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