photophobia Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a morbid fear of light
  2. noun pain in the eye resulting from exposure to bright light (often associated with albinism)
    photalgia.

WordNet

Pho`to*pho"bi*a noun
Etymology
NL., fr. Gr. , , light + fear.
Definitions
  1. (Med.) A dread or intolerance of light. Sir T. Watson.

Webster 1913