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  1. Eye strain

    Human disease

    Eye strain, also known as asthenopia, is a common eye condition that manifests through non-specific symptoms such as fatigue, pain in or around the eyes, blurred vision, headache, and occasional double vision. Symptoms often occur after long-term use of computers, staring at phone screens, digital devices, reading, or other activities that involve extended visual tasks which are broadly classified into external and internal symptom factors. The experience of eye strain when reading in dim light has given rise to the common misconception that such an activity causes permanent eye damage. When concentrating on a visually intense task, such as continuously focusing on a book or computer monitor, the ciliary muscles and the extraocular muscles are strained. This causes discomfort, soreness, and/or pain in the eyeballs. Closing the eyes for ten minutes and relaxing the muscles of the face and neck at least once an hour usually relieves the problem. Wikipedia

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  2. mayoclinic.org

    Jul 2, 2024In some cases, symptoms of eyestrain can indicate an underlying eye condition that needs treatment. Products & Services. A Book: Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Vision; Symptoms. Eyestrain symptoms include: Sore, tired, burning or itching eyes ... et al. Digital eye strain and its associated factors in children during the COVID‑19 pandemic ...
  3. my.clevelandclinic.org

    Jul 14, 2023Learn how to recognize and prevent eye strain, a common condition caused by intense use of your eyes, such as reading, driving or using digital devices. Find out the risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and prevention tips for eye strain.
  4. May 5, 2023Eye strain is a symptom of tired or uncomfortable eyes, often caused by prolonged screen use, dry air, incorrect glasses or contacts, or poor posture. Learn how to prevent eye strain with simple adjustments to your workspace, environment, and eyewear, and when to see an ophthalmologist.
  5. en.wikipedia.org

    Eye strain, also known as asthenopia (from astheno- 'loss of strength' and -opia 'relating to the eyes'), is a common eye condition that manifests through non-specific symptoms such as fatigue, pain in or around the eyes, blurred vision, headache, and occasional double vision. [1] Symptoms often occur after long-term use of computers, staring at phone screens, digital devices, reading, or ...
  6. mayoclinic.org

    Jul 2, 2024Eye drops that don't contain preservatives can be used as often as you need. If you use eye drops containing preservatives, you may develop a sensitivity to the preservative if you use the drops more than four times a day. If this occurs, switching to preservative-free eye drops can be helpful. However, don't use them more than four times a day.
  7. verywellhealth.com

    Jun 8, 2024Eye strain occurs after long periods of using these muscles. Activities that can cause eye strain include: Reading; Driving; Working on a tiny craft or project; Eye strain has especially become a concern with the heavy use of smartphones, tablets, and other such devices.
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