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Editorial Policy

Last updated: April 6, 2025

Our Commitment

LightSensitivity.com is committed to providing accurate, evidence-based, and up-to-date information about photophobia and related conditions. Every article is created following strict editorial standards designed to protect and inform our readers.

Content Creation Process

  1. Topic identification — We identify topics based on reader need, clinical relevance, and search demand.
  2. Research — Writers research each topic using peer-reviewed literature, clinical guidelines, and authoritative medical sources.
  3. Drafting — Content is drafted with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and practical usefulness for the reader.
  4. Medical review — A qualified healthcare professional reviews the draft for medical accuracy before publication.
  5. Editing — Content is edited for readability, structure, and SEO clarity.
  6. Publication — Published with clear author attribution, reviewer credit, and publication date.
  7. Ongoing review — Content is reviewed periodically and updated when new evidence emerges.

Sources We Use

We prioritize the following source types, in order of preference:

  • Peer-reviewed studies from PubMed, The Lancet, JAMA, NEJM, and specialty journals
  • Clinical guidelines from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Headache Society, and similar bodies
  • Government health sources: NIH, CDC, WHO, FDA
  • Major academic medical centers: Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins

We do not rely on Wikipedia, press releases, or non-peer-reviewed blogs as primary sources.

Affiliate and Sponsored Content

Some articles contain affiliate links to products we recommend. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or recommendations. We only recommend products we believe are genuinely useful based on available evidence. Sponsored content, if any, is clearly labeled as such.

Corrections Policy

We take accuracy seriously. If you find an error, please contact us at corrections@lightsensitivity.com. We will investigate promptly and issue corrections where warranted, including a note indicating what was changed and when.

Independence

LightSensitivity.com maintains full editorial independence. No advertiser, sponsor, or external party influences our content decisions or editorial conclusions.