Eye Strain: Symptoms, Treatment & Causes

Eye strain is very common, especially if you work with screens all day, or outside in the sun and wind.

Symptoms can include:
- dryness and irritation
- headaches
- blurred vision
- difficulty focusing
- sensitivity to light
- eye fatigue
- doubled vision

Factors that can contribute to eye strain:
- extended screen time
- improper lighting
- incorrect viewing distance
- uncorrected vision problems

Treatment for eye strain, and ways to manage eye strain, include:
- eye drops
- gentle massage
- warm compress

An effective way to manage eye strain, and even prevent eye strain, includes taking a 20 second break to look at an object 20m away every 20 minutes of doing a close-up activity or viewing a screen.

Some other ways to help prevent eye strain include:
- maintaining proper lighting
- adjusting display settings
- blinking regularly
- regular eye exams

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