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Can staring at a computer screen for too long create a lot of stress in your eyes which can lead to pain?

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Dr. Matthew Rauen answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Perhaps: If you require correction (glasses, bifocals, contacts. ...) and are not wearing these while at the computer you may have eye strain or even develop headaches. You should be checked by an eye doctor. Also dry eye could cause these symotoms - they can check for this too.

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Answered 3/30/2018

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