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'''Photophobia''' can be described as | '''Photophobia''' can be described as an abnormal physical intolerance to the visual perception of light. As a medical symptom, photophobia is not a morbid fear or psychological phobia, but an experience of discomfort or pain to the eyes due to light exposure. | ||
Photophobia is almost always accompanied by other coinciding effects such as [[pupil dilation]] which may trigger this effect by disabling the eye's ability to adjust itself accordingly depending on current levels of light exposure. It is most commonly induced under the influence of [[dosage#heavy|heavy]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[psychedelic]] compounds, such as [[LSD]], [[psilocybin]], and [[mescaline]]. However, it can also occur to a lesser extent under the influence of certain [[stimulant|stimulants]]. | |||
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===Psychoactive substances=== | ===Psychoactive substances=== | ||
Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include: | Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include: | ||
{{#ask:[[Category:Psychoactive | {{#ask:[[Category:Psychoactive substance]][[Effect::Photophobia]]|format=ul|Columns=1}} | ||
===Experience reports=== | ===Experience reports=== | ||
Anecdotal reports which describe this effect within our [[experience index]] include: | Anecdotal reports which describe this effect within our [[experience index]] include: | ||
{{#ask:[[Category:Experience]][[Effect::Photophobia]]|format=ul|Columns=2}} | {{#ask:[[Category:Experience]][[Effect::Photophobia]]|format=ul|Columns=2}} | ||
===See also=== | ===See also=== | ||
*[[Responsible use]] | |||
*[[Subjective effects index]] | *[[Subjective effects index]] | ||
*[[Deliriants#Subjective_effects|Deliriants - Subjective effects]] | *[[Deliriants#Subjective_effects|Deliriants - Subjective effects]] | ||
*[[Psychedelics#Subjective_effects|Psychedelics - Subjective effects]] | *[[Psychedelics#Subjective_effects|Psychedelics - Subjective effects]] | ||
*[[Dissociatives#Subjective_effects|Dissociatives - Subjective effects]] | *[[Dissociatives#Subjective_effects|Dissociatives - Subjective effects]] | ||
[[Category: | ===External links=== | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photophobia Photophobia (Wikipedia)] | |||
[[Category:Physical]][[Category:Uncomfortable]][[Category:Bodily]][[Category:Effect]] | |||
Latest revision as of 02:17, 11 April 2018
Photophobia can be described as an abnormal physical intolerance to the visual perception of light. As a medical symptom, photophobia is not a morbid fear or psychological phobia, but an experience of discomfort or pain to the eyes due to light exposure.
Photophobia is almost always accompanied by other coinciding effects such as pupil dilation which may trigger this effect by disabling the eye's ability to adjust itself accordingly depending on current levels of light exposure. It is most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline. However, it can also occur to a lesser extent under the influence of certain stimulants.
Psychoactive substances
Compounds within our psychoactive substance index which may cause this effect include:
Experience reports
Anecdotal reports which describe this effect within our experience index include:
See also
- Responsible use
- Subjective effects index
- Deliriants - Subjective effects
- Psychedelics - Subjective effects
- Dissociatives - Subjective effects