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Use computer from 12 - 14 hrs every day for the past 2 months. now show signs of eye fatigue. eyeballs twitchy & sore. how long can eye fatigue last?

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Eye exam: This can be from dry eyes or improper focusing in the eyes- you need glasses. Go to your eye doctor to find out.

Dr Refai agreed

Answered 4/10/2014

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