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Glossary - P

 photophobia

Definition:

  • photophobia - abnormal intolerance to light; often with pain in the eyes when exposed to bright lights

 

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Multiple Sclerosis

In 1936, only 8% of patients with Multiple Sclerosis were reported to survive beyond 20 years after onset of illness.

Early Symptoms

The nature of multiple sclerosis and the vagueness of a symptom appearing here or there over time, without any apparent connection means there is a lack of data on what can accurately be considered as early symptom of multiple sclerosis... Read More