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

Word History and Origins

Origin of eyestrain¹

First recorded in 1870–75; eye + strain ¹

Example Sentences

There are type-C, Mini DP, OTG, and USB ports built-in to provide you with connection interfaces you’ll need on the go, as well as eye-care blue light to reduce eyestrain.

From Popular-Science

In spite of almost constant illness brought about by eyestrain, he accomplished more than most well men have done.

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A great deal of handwork is required and everything possible is done to save eyestrain.

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Nearsighted people should be especially careful to avoid eyestrain, and should not work by artificial light.

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At the peril of a severe eyestrain they had to, because Sangamon simply would not be denied.

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He will thereby be saved eyestrain and errors in his school work as well as given a valuable ability for life.

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