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My eyes are really sore. i use a computer at work about 5 hours a day. when i drive at night i have trouble seeing, or i see things that aren't there?

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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Refraction: You probably need a refraction - the procedure to determine your need for eyeglasses. Night blur is a common first symptom of a need for eyeglasses. Make an appointment with an ophthalmologist.

Dr Hodge and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Sore eyes: Meibomian Gland loss from excessive electronics use is an epidemic. See youtube "Cremers dangers of computers." Get a LipiScan or meibography asap. Eyedoc2020.blogspot.com

Answered 6/19/2017

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A member asked:

My eyes are really sore. i use a computer at work about 5 hours a day. when i drive at night i have trouble seeing, or i see things that aren't there?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Dr Hodge and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

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