Examples of eyestrain in a Sentence
After looking at the computer screen all day she had eyestrain and a stiff neck.
Recent Examples on the Web
Three of the 17 trials in the review evaluated blue-light reflecting lenses and eyestrain.
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Kelyn Soong The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2023
Many now offer curved screens for easing your eyestrain, and TVs rarely come in dual-screen packages or ultrawide formats for maximum document or creative project editing.
—Karl Klockars, PCMAG, 16 June 2023
The battery life lasts up to 10 hours, and the antiglare finish reduces eyestrain.
—Charlie Fripp, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2023
The blue light from screens can be very harsh on the eyes, and is often the cause of eyestrain.
—Ashley Stahl, Forbes, 7 Apr. 2021
Research suggests that being outdoors can relieve stress, promote cardiovascular health and protect children from digital eyestrain.
—New York Times, 13 Apr. 2020
One is glare, which can cause eyestrain and sensitivity, especially for those with anxiety disorders or chronic migraines.
—Megan Buerger, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2019
According to the Vision Council, 80 percent of Americans use digital devices for more than two hours a day, and 59 percent of them report eyestrain, neck and shoulder pain, dry eyes, headaches, and blurred vision.
—Jenna Birch, sun-sentinel.com, 6 June 2019
Finally, there's also reason to be concerned about digital eyestrain.
—Jenna Birch, sun-sentinel.com, 6 June 2019
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Kelyn Soong The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2023
Many now offer curved screens for easing your eyestrain, and TVs rarely come in dual-screen packages or ultrawide formats for maximum document or creative project editing.
—Karl Klockars, PCMAG, 16 June 2023
The battery life lasts up to 10 hours, and the antiglare finish reduces eyestrain.
—Charlie Fripp, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2023
The blue light from screens can be very harsh on the eyes, and is often the cause of eyestrain.
—Ashley Stahl, Forbes, 7 Apr. 2021
Research suggests that being outdoors can relieve stress, promote cardiovascular health and protect children from digital eyestrain.
—New York Times, 13 Apr. 2020
One is glare, which can cause eyestrain and sensitivity, especially for those with anxiety disorders or chronic migraines.
—Megan Buerger, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2019
According to the Vision Council, 80 percent of Americans use digital devices for more than two hours a day, and 59 percent of them report eyestrain, neck and shoulder pain, dry eyes, headaches, and blurred vision.
—Jenna Birch, sun-sentinel.com, 6 June 2019
Finally, there's also reason to be concerned about digital eyestrain.
—Jenna Birch, sun-sentinel.com, 6 June 2019
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First Known Use
1874, in the meaning defined above
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“Eyestrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyestrain. Accessed 3 Oct. 2023.
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Kids Definition
eyestrain
noun
eye·strain
-ˌstrān 
: weariness or a strained state of the eye
Medical Definition
eyestrain
noun
eye·strain
ˈī-ˌstrān
: weariness or a strained state of the eye
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