EYESTRAIN Definition & Meaning

eyestrain

[ ahy-streyn ]

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noun

a sensation of discomfort produced in the eyes by their excessive or improper use:
to have eyestrain from reading fine print in poor light.

eyestrain

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noun

fatigue or irritation of the eyes, resulting from excessive use, as from prolonged reading of small print, or uncorrected defects of vision

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of eyestrain¹

First recorded in 1870–75; eye + strain ¹

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Then, just as the targets were in danger of eyestrain from the rolling, Ivanka would join, full of bubbly but soothing energy.

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Blue-light-filtering glasses have become an increasingly popular solution for shielding our eyes from electronic screens’ near-inescapable glow—light that is commonly associated with eyestrain and poor sleep.

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For example, some users are said to find the experience of wearing VR goggles uncomfortable, or it makes them feel giddy or nauseous, others complain of headaches or eyestrain.

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The tests disclosed “mission-affecting physical impairments,” including headaches, eyestrain and nausea.

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The tests disclosed “mission-affecting physical impairments” including headaches, eyestrain and nausea.

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