Eyestrain is the feeling of your eyes being tired or irritated after looking at a digital screen for a long time, continuous reading, or driving for long. The symptoms include headaches, blurry vision, irritated eyes, and pain in the shoulder, neck, and back.
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Left eye starts watering when I see bright light. Why is it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I have noticed over the past several months, that I have been favoring my right eye more (monocular vision). My right eye is my dominant eye. I have been leaning in that direction to read. I can still see out of my left eye but the focus is from my right. I have s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity) of your eyes. It looks absolutely normal. Your symptoms appear to be related to eye fatigue and tiredness due to continuous reading. Also there dominant eye can be changed with little e... Read Full »
If I do not wear spectacles for an hour,will it increase my eye power?
Query: Hello Doctor, If I do not wear spectacles for an hour everyday, will it increase my eye power or damage my eyes? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your history. Ideally speaking spectacles should be worn always. However, not wearing spectacles for one hour will not cause much increase in eye power. Hence no need to worry. But make sure you do not forget to wear your spectacles and do not strain your ey... Read Full »