What is another word for eyestrain?

Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ɪstɹe͡ɪn] (IPA)

Eyestrain is a common condition that occurs when the eyes become tired and overworked. Synonyms for eyestrain include visual fatigue, ocular fatigue, eye fatigue, asthenopia, and eye tiredness. Other similar terms include eye strain, eye discomfort, and eye stress. These terms are often used interchangeably to describe the discomfort felt in the eyes after prolonged periods of reading, working on a computer, or watching TV. Proper rest and a reduction in screen time can help to alleviate these symptoms. To prevent eyestrain, it is important to take frequent breaks and to maintain proper lighting in the work or study environment.

What are the hypernyms for Eyestrain?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    asthenopia, Eye Fatigue, Visual Fatigue, eyestrain syndrome, ocular asthenia, ocular fatigue, vision fatigue.

Usage examples for Eyestrain

If a child who is unable to see distinctly is placed in a school where physical defects are unrecognized and disregarded, headaches, eyestrain, and failure follow all his efforts at study.
"Health Work in the Public Schools"
Leonard P. Ayres and May Ayres
When the children attempt to do their school work while suffering from these defects, among the results may be counted permanent injury to the eyes, severe injury to the nervous system due to eyestrain, and depression and discouragement, owing to inability to see and hear clearly.
"Health Work in the Public Schools"
Leonard P. Ayres and May Ayres
The description that Hearn gives somewhere of the "sombre yellowish glow, suffusing the dark, making objects dimly visible, while the ceiling remained pitch black, as if the air were changing colour from beneath," is a phenomenon familiar to all who have suffered from eyestrain.
"Lafcadio Hearn"
Nina H. Kennard

Famous quotes with Eyestrain

  • Few cases of eyestrain have been developed by looking on the bright side of things.
    Author Unknown

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