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I have been getting headaches when I play video games. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am an avid video gamer and have been for a long time in playstation consoles. For the last few months, I have been getting headaches when I play. They are on my forehead and sometimes my temples. It starts 15 to 30 minutes after I start playing and is all kinds of games. It also happens... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. Assuming you are using appropriate glasses, I suggest two additional measures. Try to vary the screen's distance from you to find the most comfortable one. Use lubricant eye drops regularly. Take scheduled breaks from the screen every 20 min. Look ... Read Full »
Does increased screen time cause throbbing headache?
Query: Respected Doctor! I have a problem of migrain since daybefore yesterday. It is because of mobile screen. Whenever I use mobile , especially at night ,I feel headache in my left side above the ear. Before 4 months of this I was feeling headache when I watch mobile screen and also feeling that somet... Read Full »
Answer: Good day to you sir. I have gone through your problem and from the outset I don't think it is migraine. migraine headaches usually have an aura preceding preceding them. patient usually feels or knows the headache is about to start. you can either be visual or auditory. the headache of migraine is ... Read Full »
Why are my eyes always red on waking up every morning?
Query: Hello doctor,I could see prominent blood vessels in my eyes. Since my teenage, my eyes have been dull, tired, and red. They are never itchy or irritated. I eat healthily, drink a lot of water, and sleep for eight hours. Though I am using preservative-free eye drops, my eyes are red on waking up ever... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the images you posted (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). There is a loss of sheen on the surface of your cornea and sclera with increased tear meniscus height. Your symptoms are typical of dry eye disease. You might not be feelin... Read Full »
After a long screen time, my eyes go out of focus suddenly. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been wearing prescription glasses for around seven years and recently got a pair with blue light lenses. I am a female studying a course and I am seeing screen for multiple hours a day due to my online classes. I started to have my problem before a month. Randomly, every now and t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can occur due to increased strain on the eyes. Using computers and smartphones can cause dry eyes due to decreased blink rate. Take frequent breaks. Look at the far objects as the eyes get strained at looking at close objects for a long time. Keep brightness at minim... Read Full »