children. It develops when eyes get tired from being used too much and/or for too long without rest. It is a consequence of this modern time as people rely greatly on their digital devices for work and leisure. Asthenopia is not exclusive to those who are glued to their screens the entire day. This can also happen to you if you have certain eye conditions, or when you have been doing a prolonged activity without resting your eyes. This includes driving and even reading for extended periods of time.
Mayo Clinic explains that dry eye happens when your eyes are not producing enough tears to lubricate your eyes, while eye strain is result of having tired eyes. The main difference between the two is the eye strain is a temporary condition while dry eye can be a result of aging and other eye-related health conditions or surgeries like having laser eye surgery.
Mayo Clinic recommends the following home remedies in treating eye strain:
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What is eye strain?
Asthenopia in schoolchildren
Mayo Clinic - Eyestrain
Is there a way to reduce or prevent eyestrain?
8 Tips to Prevent Eyestrain
Mayo Clinic - Dry eyes
