Hi all. After a few years of prolonged, heavy stress my mild light sensitivity
went through the roof (this happened about 5 years ago). My frequent headaches
turned into really bad migraines, and my world was turned upside down into a
living hell. Flourescent lights are my biggest bugbear, but any spotlights and
other bright lights have an extremely dibilitating effect on me.

Over the last year I have had some success and relief from the extreme light
sensitivity and frequent migraines through the wearing of tinted Irlen lenses -
tinted glasses used to help with the symptoms of Irlen Sydrome aka. Visual
Stress. Unfortunately, I don't seem to have classic Irlen Syndrome - I had to
visit the Irlen diagnostician 3 times until we came up with a tint that was of
any help (fortunately I was only charged for one visit).

I continue to wear the glasses on an almost permanent basis, and my migraines
have been significantly reduced. However, I'm now seeking other solutions as my
extreme light sensitivity continues to have a significant adverse effect on many
aspects of my life. My eyes are 100% healthy - it's a neurologically based
problem.

I am sure there are many of you fellow SPD sufferers out there who also suffer
from light sensitivity - have any of you found any other viable treatments and
interventions?

I have come across various forms of light therapies from places like the
National Sound & Light Therapy Centre and the Sound Learning Centre (both in the
UK where I live) - however the fees are extremely expensive. I'm certainly not
going to pay £2000 just for the priviledge of sitting in someone's chair and
staring at their flashing lights - I'd rather find someone who I could rent the
equipment from at reasonable cost.

I'm looking forward to hearing about all possible treatments for light
sensitivity. Thanks in advance.