Eye strain symptoms include dry eye, tearing, a burning sensation in the eyes, and blurry vision.
You may also have a headache, trouble concentrating, or neck and shoulder pain.
It is not serious, but it can be annoying.
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The things you want to see may appear blurry as your eyes work harder to focus on them.
You may also hear eye strain referred to as eye fatigue, asthenopia, or tired eyes.
Sometimes, eye strain can indicate another problem with your eyes.
These may include:
Relieving Eye Strain
Eye strain doesn’t usually require medical treatment.
Self-care is often enough to ease symptoms.
However, some signs indicate that an eye exam may help to alleviate your symptoms.
Summary
Eye strain can cause symptoms like dry eye, a burning sensation, and blurry vision.
Less common symptoms include severe headache, swelling of the eye, and light sensitivity.
It can also be a sign of normal, age-related eye changes.
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