An image display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a light source section, a first sensor, a second sensor, and a light source control section. The light source section is capable of emitting emitted light. The first sensor is capable of detecting a state of the emitted light. The second sensor is capable of detecting a temperature of the light source section. The light source control section is capable of controlling the light source section according to a first detection result of detection performed by the first sensor, and a second detection result of detection performed by the second sensor.