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I work long hours on computers and very often feel head pain, which seems to be originating from eyes. how to prevent that?

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Dr. Olivia Liao answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Frequent breaks: With a 20 second blink every 20 minutes or so and make sure you don't need glasses.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/16/2020

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