Dysphotic

/dɪsˈfoʊtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by dysphotia, a condition of poor light adaptation or difficulty adjusting vision in dim or bright light.

Etymology

From Greek 'dys-' (bad/difficult) and 'photos' (light). This is a rare medical term describing vision problems related to light sensitivity and adaptation.

Kelly Says

Dysphotic conditions reveal how much visual sophistication happens automatically—when the eyes can't adjust properly to light changes, everyday tasks like walking from sunlight into a room become challenging, showing how much we take for granted.

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