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Eye pain and headache
Sir, I am suffering from eye pain with running water leading to headache..due computer related job at office.
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Could be due to long screen time+ leading to dry eyes which lead to watering.
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refractive error - glass power should be checked
Health Tips
Avoid rubbing
maintain hygiene
follow rule of 20-after every 20 min take rest for 20 sec and look at 20 feet distance
drink more water
reduce brightness of the screen
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
May be Dry eyes. Pl use Refresh tears eye drops, 2drops 3 times a day. Pl hydrate yourself. Advised vision test and Slitlamp eye examination. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Could be eyestrain due to digital devices. Nevertheless refractive error cannot be ruled out, as you've not got any eye test done.
Few lifestyle modification may help - like While using digital devices, every 20 minutes, take a 20 second break and look at a distant object 20 feet away.
Maintain right posture while using computer.
Keep yourself hydrated.
Blink more often.
Sit away from ac and fan.
Can use eye drop teardrops 2-3 times a day for a month.
To consult sos/local ophthalmologist if symptoms persist or worsen.
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