Science Questions

Can light and sound sensitivity be related?

I have very sensitive hearing and I don't like sudden loud noises or repetitive sounds. I am also very sensitive to sun light and bright lights. I was wondering if there's any medical condition or are the two related in any way? Lorraine in Papworth Everard

Some people have more sensitive hearing than others and it's called hyperacusis. I'm very interested in that but I don't know the basis for it. I don't know whether it's a central basis or a peripheral basis. It would be fairly straight forward to check that out. I guess the other interesting question is whether people sensitive to some types of sound are more likely to find visual stimuli aversive as well.

October 2006