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Examples of eyestrain in a Sentence
After looking at the computer screen all day she had eyestrain and a stiff neck.
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The items under the Wellness umbrella tend to your posture and aim to prevent eyestrain, while Power works with Windows Settings' battery-saving, balanced, and performance cooling options.
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PCMAG, 17 Jan. 2025
Doing this leads to severe eyestrain, which again can be harmful, especially to children.
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IEEE Spectrum, 1 Mar. 2013
Your eyes Staring at a smartphone or tablet screen for extended periods of time can cause eyestrain.
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Apple says this can help lower the risk of myopia and reduce digital eyestrain in adults.
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Word History
First Known Use
1874, in the meaning defined above
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“Eyestrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyestrain. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
eyestrain
noun
eye·strain
-ˌstrān
: weariness or a strained state of the eye
Medical Definition
eyestrain
noun
eye·strain
ˈī-ˌstrān
: weariness or a strained state of the eye
More from Merriam-Webster on eyestrain
Nglish: Translation of eyestrain for Spanish Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about eyestrain
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