eyestrain

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Definition

Noun: * Eyestrain: A condition of tiredness, discomfort, or pain in the eyes, typically caused by prolonged use of the eyes for activities that require intense focus, such as reading, using digital screens, or driving. It is often associated with uncorrected vision problems.

Usage
  • Eyestrain is an uncountable noun. You do not say "an eyestrain" or "eyestrains."
  • It is commonly used with verbs like cause, get, have, suffer from, and relieve.
  • It is often described with adjectives like severe, mild, digital, or computer-related.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Staring at a computer screen for hours can cause eyestrain.
    • If you have uncorrected astigmatism, you may experience headaches and eyestrain when reading.
    • She took a break to relieve her eyestrain.
Advanced Usage
  • "to suffer from eyestrain": to experience eyestrain as a persistent or recurring problem.
    • Many office workers suffer from chronic eyestrain.
  • "symptoms of eyestrain": the specific feelings that indicate eyestrain, such as sore, tired, burning, or itchy eyes; blurred vision; headaches; or increased sensitivity to light.
    • Blurred vision and a headache are common symptoms of eyestrain.
Variants and Related Words
  • Asthenopia (n): The medical or technical term for eyestrain.
  • Computer vision syndrome (CVS) (n): A specific type of eyestrain related to prolonged computer, tablet, or phone use.
  • Visual fatigue (n): A broader term similar to eyestrain, emphasizing tiredness of the eyes and visual system.
Synonyms
  • Eye fatigue: A very close synonym emphasizing tiredness.
  • Visual strain: A less common synonym with the same meaning.
Related Phrases
  • To strain one's eyes: The verbal phrase meaning to use one's eyes so hard that it causes discomfort or damage.
    • Don't strain your eyes by reading in such dim light.
Noun
  1. a tiredness of the eyes caused by prolonged close work by a person with an uncorrected vision problem

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