Light Sensitivity (Photophobia) And Autism

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I have discovered that there is a definite correlation between light sensitivity and autism. I looked high and low for affordable tinted eyeglasses that worked well indoors and finally found the perfect item. They are "KD's" brand. So, if you like me, have intolerance problems with florescent lighting and the like, these might work for you. There are websites that carry them (just type in "KD's shades") and there are several sellers on eBay who have them. That's where I got mine at around only $8 a pair. The light green, light blue and light purple have worked the best for me. Sweet relief

I have problems with photosensitivity. I wear corrective lenses as it is, so I have no choice but to forgo sunglasses in many situations, unless I want to buy a new pair of lenses with a tint to them. I go without my glasses a lot, though, to wear sunglasses. Especially in summer. Even then, sometimes sunglasses don't do enough.

I also hate most prescription sunglasses, because they don't totally cover the eye. Transitions lenses are horrible, too, and never work in all the places I need them to like inside cars.

I typically go with aviators. I like huge lenses in my sunglasses, for some reason. One thing I like about them is how they help mask my facial expressions, which often are not equivalent to what is going on in my head.

At home I just work in the dark - the light coming from the various screens in my room is more than enough light for me to see everything I need to. The lights in my room are also way too bright, but no way of turning it to a lower setting, so I just leave them off.

I'm actually sensitive to the light myself, for instance going through a parking lot in the middle of summer with the sun reflecting on windows. I have found a good technique that does help is to close your eyes and stand close to the light with your eyes facing it for a few minutes, that definitely help with sensitivity to light.

Also pinhole glasses can provide a dark tint and give you a better range of vision without contact lenses or glasses, worth checking out.

I can't stand overhead lights and the yellow face, so I like to wear baseball caps everywhere. I don't wear sunglasses much because I don't like the feel of them on my face.

N I only have noise sensitivity and fear of loud sudden noise. Light I'm OK with.

I cannot walk out into daylight without wearing sunglasses. And I searched a long time for the darkest tint that covers the whole eye. Without them I get severe migraines. I don't think I need a tint but need the most darkest pair of glasses possible.
I tend to wear my hat a lot too but I my skin is very sensitive to the Sun.

I think general sensory sensitivity is common in autism. I have noise and touch and smell sensitivity too but only the noise sensitivity is as bad as my light sensitivity.

I have a pair of sunglasses that I added car window tint to, they work especially well.

I'm a vampire.

I always look down when i walk cause the sunlight has always hurt my eyes.
My cousin cant stand camera flashes, and when i think about it neither can I.
I cant stand fluro lights they make my eyes sore even with glasses (normal) on.
People think of me as weird if i wear my sunglasses inside. I also cant stand blue lights like head lights of cars they actually make my eyes feel like theyre on fire.
My eyes are so light sensitive i cannot drive at night >.<

My light sensitivity is so extreme that in 2010, my eye doctor decided NOT to dilate my eyes, as the office light alone bugged me.
I've been blinded for up to 15 minutes coming out of movie theaters. It freaking hurts! I have transistion lenses on my current pair of glasses, but I also put on polarizing sunglasses (over my regular EGs)to drive. Otherwise headaches, dazzlement, other problems.
This is my worst sensitivity, noises are a distant second...
On an upscale note, I use this to my advantage for backyard astronomy. Seeing light that has traveled 65 million years to my eyes is absolutely cool!

Sincerely,
Matthew

Reading this post through Claroview - it automatically tints your screen with any colour you like.

thanks for the suggestion of KD glasses - maybe they would do instead of the irlen ones I am supposed to get assessed for, but the actual assessment cost is ridiculous.

Definitely got photophobia, could never work out why other people dont get it....

erm ......... why do we?

I forgot to mention that I also have palinopsia, which makes light sensitivity even worse, because of the afterimages I also have to deal with. Anyone else with this problem?

Hmm, never knew there was a name for the afterimages, those definitely effect & distract me.
I too, wear shades outside, even on overcast days. Worst thing I've found, is sunlight (direct or even a bit cloudy) on *SNOW*. Snowblind takes on whole new worlds of meaning..

Sincerely,
Matthew