Eye strain: what to note and when to get help
Discomfort, tension around the eyes or trouble keeping focus, commonly linked to long periods of screen use.
Get urgent care straight away forsudden double vision, sudden loss or dimming of vision, a suddenly drooping eyelid, new flashes or a curtain across your vision, a painful red eye, or any eye injury. Call your local emergency number or go to an emergency department. More warning signs.
What to write down
A few notes each time it happens make an appointment more useful, especially when it comes and goes.
- Screen time and breaks taken
- Distance and height of your screen
- Whether it eases after a break or a night's sleep
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Information, not medical adviceOcufuse is a journal. It isn't intended to diagnose, treat or monitor any condition. Talk to your eye care professional about your own eyes.