Definition of EYESTRAIN

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 One is glare, which can cause eyestrain and sensitivity, especially for those with anxiety disorders or chronic migraines. — Megan Buerger, Washington Post, "Stressed out? Here are 10 science-backed design tips for bringing serenity to your home.," 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, "How binge watching is hazardous to your health," 6 June 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, "How binge watching is hazardous to your health," 6 June 2019 Finally, there's also reason to be concerned about digital eyestrain. — Jenna Birch, sun-sentinel.com, "How binge watching is hazardous to your health," 6 June 2019 Finally, there’s also reason to be concerned about digital eyestrain. — The Washington Post, Twin Cities, "How binge-watching is hazardous to your health," 3 June 2019 They can be set to automatically turn on during certain hours of the day and also can be manually activated if the user is experiencing symptoms of eyestrain. — Madeline Purdue, USA TODAY, "Do blue light glasses actually work? Everything you need to know before you buy a pair," 21 June 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, "How binge watching is hazardous to your health," 6 June 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, "How binge watching is hazardous to your health," 6 June 2019

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“Eyestrain.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyestrain. Accessed 27 January 2020.