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What makes staring at a computer screen for a long time bad for your eyes?
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Dryness: Staring at a computer can dry out the tear film and lead to dryness. Taking short breaks, using artificial tears, and remembering to blink can help relieve symptoms.
Answered 12/7/2012
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