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What makes staring at a computer screen for a long time bad for your eyes?

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Dr. Ajay Gupta
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
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.
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