Why does sudden bright light hurt your eyes? IE going outside after being in a dark room.

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Why does sudden bright light hurt your eyes? IE going outside after being in a dark room.

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In the dark, your pupils have dialated to allow into your eye as much light as possible. When you suddenly step into the light, there too much light entering your eye and it causes pain because it takes a second for your iris to constrict your pupils.

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