Abstract
BACKGROUND: Photophobia has never been investigated in MS.
METHODS: In this pilot study we used photosensitivity questionnaire assessment (PAQ) to evaluate tolerability to light in 73 MS patients and 62 healthy controls.
RESULTS: We identified a lower PAQ score and a higher number of photophobic subjects in MS than in controls. Moreover, clinical disability or previous optic neuritis did not predict the photosensitivity profile.
CONCLUSION: Further studies to investigate the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying photophobia in MS are needed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 55-57 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders |
Volume | 26 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2018 |