An abnormal sensitivityto or intolerance of light, especially by the eyes, as may be caused by eye inflammation, lack of pigmentation in the iris, or various diseases.

• 畏光,羞明对光线不正常敏感或无法忍受,尤指由眼引起的,可能是由眼炎、眼球虹彩中缺少色素或其它疾病而引起的。