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Symptoms
By Mayo Clinic staffEyestrain signs and symptoms include:
- Sore, tired, burning or itching eyes
- Watery eyes
- Dry eyes
- Blurred or double vision
- Headache
- Sore neck
- Increased sensitivity to light
Computer use can cause additional eyestrain symptoms:
- Trouble shifting your focus between monitor and paper documents
- Color fringes or afterimages when you look away from the monitor
When to see a doctor
If home treatments don't work to relieve your eyestrain symptoms, see your eye doctor. See your doctor if you have ongoing symptoms that include:
- Eye discomfort
- A noticeable change in vision
- Double vision
