Eyestrain Treatment, Causes, Symptoms, Relief & Prevention

Eyestrain is also known as Asthenopia. Having eyestrain is very common and is not considered as a serious condition. It is more like a symptom than the disease itself. Eyestrain does not cause eye injury or any permanent damage. It is rather an annoying condition. Eye AnatomyrnEye is a complex and vital organ of the body and is one of the five senses. Main components of the eye are Cornea, Iris, Pupil, Lens and Retina. Just like any other part of the body, eyes also have blood and nerve supply and is supported by group of eye muscles. Muscles of the eyernExtra ocular muscles are located outside the eye and hold the eyeball within the orbit. They are responsible for eyeball and eyelid movement. They are Levator palpebrae superiorisrnSuperior rectusrnInferior rectusrnMedial rectusrnLateral rectus rnInferior obliquernSuperior obliquernHow do my eyes get tired (Eyestrain)?rnEyes are supported by muscles and like any other muscle of the body, after extended use, muscle fatigue leads to strained eyes. Focussing on task for longer periods can develop muscle tiredness. SymptomsrnDry eyesrnItching or burning in the eyesrnBlurred visionrnPoor concentrationrnLight sensitivity ( Photophobia )rnCausesrnMain reason for eye strain is due to indulgence in activities like reading, writing, driving and focussing on smaller objects for long periods. Electronic equipmentsrn Long Screen hours are a major concern today as we are surrounded by gadgets all around us. Whether it is desktop work in the offices or using our smart phones. People who look at screens continuously for more than two hours are prone to have eyestrain. Sometimes underlying eye muscle imbalance worsens the condition. Continuous drivingrn Driving long distances and continuous focus on the road, leads to tired eyes. Glare from the other cars headlamp makes driving stressful, as stressed eyes find it difficult to adjust to different lighting conditions. PosturernPoor posture while watching television, low height adjustment of computer screen can make the eye muscle strained. How can I reduce Eyestrainrn20-20-20 rule – After every 20 minutes of continuous work, look away 20 feet for 20 seconds.rnReduce time spent on single activity.rnUse right light – Adjust screen brightness according to the background as frequently changing light can cause eyestrain.rnMaintain right posture and screen height to reduce eye, head and neck movement.rnUse glare filter for screens and eyeglasses.rnBlinking more often and using lubricating Eye drops can help in easing out any strain.rnUse of sunglasses while going outdoors or working in an atmosphere where bright light is present helps to relieve eye strain.rnTo schedule an appointment with one of our experts or to know more about our various corrective and treatment modalities, feel free to contact us +91 9137462795 or visit 1) Ojas Eye Hospital (Bandra)rnRoseland Building, Junction of Linking Road and Waterfield Road, Bandra, Mumbai- 400050. India. +91 22 61549999 / 26405951 / 26514066 2) Ojas Eye Hospital (Kandivali)rnJivala Pada Road, Behind Gokul Corcord Tower, Thakur Village, off Western Express Highway, Kandivali ( East) Mumbai – 400 101rn022 2886 9999 / 2884 6324 Email Usrninfo@ojaseyehospital.com For More Detail https://www.ojaseyehospital.com/