Amazingly, sunlight is also constantly reported as a trigger for migraine—so you are not alone if it causes a headache for you. In fact, as many as 67% of people with migraines cite bright light (sunlight included) as a trigger, according to a recent survey.
Why does the sun give me migraines?
So if you seem to get headaches from sunlight, it could be an effect of the blue light combined with the brightness of the sun. Even for people who aren't prone to migraines, blue light can be irritating, causing eye strain, headaches, eye dryness, or sleep interruptions.
How do you prevent sun migraines?
Too Much Sun Can Trigger Migraines—Here's How to Protect Yourself
- Stay hydrated. “Before going out into the heat, make sure that you drink a lot of water, at least two to three glasses [to] keep the levels of hydrations up in the body,” says Dr. ...
- Wear sunglasses.
- Stay cool.
- Do *not* avoid the sun.
