Light Sensitivity

[K8]

I have developed a severe sensitivity to light.  I live in an area where the air is thin and we usually have many very bright, sunny days, so this is really a problem for me.

Three things happened about the time I developed the sensitivity:
1) I started using an eye cream (Avon),
2) I started wearing eye makeup (MAC), and
3) I started on hormones (estrogen and an androgen-blocker).

I have blue eyes that have always been sensitive to light, but this is debilitating.

Has anyone else had markedly increased light sensitivity because of the hormones?

*blinking*
Kate

[Zelane]

I think you mean in the eyes?

I dont know. But...

Because with how my skin changed with HRT. I have problems standing on the sunlight. My arms get itchy.

[K8]

Oops, sorry.  I meant that my eyes can get very sensitive to light.  The ophthamologist said they are inflammed - not just the surface but deep through.  He gave me presecripton drops to reduce the inflammation, and I'll stop using the eye cream and hope that's the culprit.

*still blinky*
Kate
Post Merge: August 04, 2009, 09:02:49 AM

Because with how my skin changed with HRT. I have problems standing on the sunlight. My arms get itchy.

Among other things that it does, estrogen will dry your skin.  Drink lots of water to hydrate from within and use creams and lotions to moisturize from whithout.

- Kate

[Sandy]

Kate:

I can't say that I noticed more light sensitivity as a function of HRT.  I did however start making a point of wearing sunglasses anytime the sun was out.  And now I do feel light sensitive if I don't have my sunglasses on.  I haven't noticed any inflammation, though.

I also started taking much better care of my skin.  Mostly on my face, but body as well.

-Sandy