eyestrain

noun

eye·​strain ˈī-ˌstrān How to pronounce eyestrain (audio)
: weariness or a strained state of the eye

Examples of eyestrain in a Sentence

After looking at the computer screen all day she had eyestrain and a stiff neck.
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Instead, people deprived of sleep may experience issues such as blurry vision, eyestrain and trouble focusing. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025 The items under the Wellness umbrella tend to your posture and aim to prevent eyestrain, while Power works with Windows Settings' battery-saving, balanced, and performance cooling options. PCMAG, 17 Jan. 2025 In addition to eyestrain, staring at screens too much could contribute to more permanent eye problems, especially in younger users, experts say. Heather Kelly, Washington Post, 11 July 2024 Daylight is jumping on the blue-blocker bandwagon here, based on the popular notion that exposure to blue light can be harmful to your sleep and cause eyestrain. David Pierce, The Verge, 23 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for eyestrain

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eyestrain was in 1874

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“Eyestrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyestrain. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

eyestrain

noun
eye·​strain -ˌstrān How to pronounce eyestrain (audio)
: weariness or a strained state of the eye

Medical Definition

eyestrain

noun
eye·​strain ˈī-ˌstrān How to pronounce eyestrain (audio)
: weariness or a strained state of the eye

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