Following a concussion, a 17-year-old boy says that he is sensitive to light and needs to wear sunglasses when inside. This excessive sensitivity to light is referred to as:
A) daltonism.
B) hyperopia.
C) myopia.
D) photophobia.

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Photophobia is the excessive sensitivity to light which is commonly reported after a concussion. Daltonism refers to color blindness, hyperopia and myopia are both visual conditions related to the focusing of light on the retina.

Following a Concussion, a 17-Year-Old Boy Says That He Is