A 48-year-old member asked:
How should i deal with eye irritation from computer screen?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Richard Carlinanswered
Ophthalmology 51 years experience
Try artificial tears: Eye irritation from computer use may be due to dryness from inadequate blinking. You might try more frequent breaks, cold compresses and over the counter artificial tears. Also make sure you are wearing the proper glasses, position your monitor at eye level to help avoid eye strain and headaches.
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Last updated Oct 23, 2013
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