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eyestrain

[ ahy-streyn ]

noun

  1. a sensation of discomfort produced in the eyes by their excessive or improper use:

    to have eyestrain from reading fine print in poor light.



eyestrain

/ ˈaɪˌstreɪn /

noun

  1. fatigue or irritation of the eyes, resulting from excessive use, as from prolonged reading of small print, or uncorrected defects of vision
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of eyestrain1

First recorded in 1870–75; eye + strain 1
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Example Sentences

Then, just as the targets were in danger of eyestrain from the rolling, Ivanka would join, full of bubbly but soothing energy.

From Salon

Blue-light-filtering glasses have become an increasingly popular solution for shielding our eyes from electronic screens’ near-inescapable glow—light that is commonly associated with eyestrain and poor sleep.

For example, some users are said to find the experience of wearing VR goggles uncomfortable, or it makes them feel giddy or nauseous, others complain of headaches or eyestrain.

From BBC

The tests disclosed “mission-affecting physical impairments,” including headaches, eyestrain and nausea.

The tests disclosed “mission-affecting physical impairments” including headaches, eyestrain and nausea.

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