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What are the symptoms of eye strain?
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Many: Tired, dry and red eyes. Vision can be blurry. Occasionally head aches.
Answered 3/5/2013
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Blurring: Blurring, dryness, irritation, tearing.
Answered 3/11/2013
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Eye irritation: Prolonged focused tasks such as reading, computer use, electronic device use requires tightening of the ciliary muscle. This can lead eye irritation and vague headache. This can be avoided by periodically changing focus to a more distant object.
Answered 11/28/2014
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