Dealing With Light

Light is a wonderful part of our world, but for some it is also a source of pain and discomfort. Today I am sharing what I’ve learned from researching how light affects me as an autistic adult with an autoimmune disease. My sources are: Decreasing exposure to ultraviolet light, Lupus.org, https://www.lupus.org/resources/decreasing-uv-exposure-from-fluorescent-lights UV exposure: What you need to know, lupus.org, https://www.lupus.org/resources/uv-exposure-what-you-need-to-know Ludlum, Kerry, Lupus Photosensitivity and UV Light, WebMD, https://www.webmd.com/lupus/lupus-photosensitivity-uv Digre, Kathleen B., MD, What is Photophobia and Can It Be Treated? https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/resource-library/what-is-photophobia/#:~:text=Photophobia%2C%20or%20extreme%20light%20sensitivity,daily%2C%20disabling%20sensitivity%20to%20light. Tips for Managing Sensitivity to Light, lupus.org https://www.lupus.org/resources/tips-for-managing-sensitivity-to-light