Eyestrain
(noun)
- Tiredness or discomfort caused by prolonged use of the eyes.
- Tiredness or discomfort, often accompanied by headaches, caused by prolonged use of the eyes, typically when reading, working on a computer, or performing other close-up tasks.
Origin:
From the word "eye" and "strain" meaning exertion or tension.
Examples:
- He suffered from eyestrain after working on the computer for hours.
- The eyestrain made it difficult for her to read for long periods of time.
- The eyestrain caused headaches and dry eyes.
- The eyestrain was caused by staring at the screen for too long.
- He was advised to take a break to prevent eyestrain.