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There is a strain on the eyes
I can see properly but when I read for a long time or use mobile or sit in a car or drive, I start getting headache and there is a strain on the eyes while looking far away and driving. Is my eyesight weak or could there be any other reason behind this?
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Pl use lubricant eye drops. Pl do eye exercises. Pl consult.
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Thank you for sharing your symptoms. Based on what you described — clear vision but eye strain, headaches after prolonged reading, mobile use, driving, or car travel — several possible causes should be considered. It’s not always about weak eyesight in the traditional sense (like needing glasses), but could relate to a functional or hidden visual issue or other underlying causes. Here are 7 common possibilities behind your symptoms: ⸻ ✅ 1. Uncorrected Refractive Error (especially astigmatism or minor hyperopia) • Even if your vision appears clear, you might still have a small spectacle number (like cylindrical or latent farsightedness) that’s causing eye muscles to overwork. • Driving or looking far strains the distance focus; reading strains near focus. Uncorrected power causes this effort to trigger headaches. 📌 Solution: Get a detailed eye power check (refraction) — including tests with and without dilation — from an experienced optometrist or eye doctor. ⸻ ✅ 2. Eye Muscle Imbalance (Binocular Vision Dysfunction) • Your eyes may not be coordinating properly (even if each eye sees clearly). This can lead to eye strain, double vision, and headaches, especially after reading or driving. • You may also experience trouble focusing between near and far (like from phone to road). 📌 Solution: A special eye exam called binocular vision assessment or orthoptic evaluation can help. ⸻ ✅ 3. Dry Eye / Digital Eye Strain (Computer Vision Syndrome) • Long hours of reading or screen use reduce blinking and lead to tear film instability, causing strain and headaches. • Using mobile in cars can worsen this due to air circulation and changing focus. 📌 Solution: Follow the 20-20-20 rule, use lubricating eye drops, blink more consciously, and adjust screen lighting. ⸻ ✅ 4. Cervical Spondylosis or Posture-Related Headaches • Poor posture while reading or using phones can stress the neck and head muscles, causing tension headaches and visual discomfort. 📌 Solution: Ensure proper back and neck posture; avoid using mobile while lying down or reading with neck bent. ⸻ ✅ 5. Sensitivity to Motion (Motion Sickness or Vestibular-Vision Mismatch) • If your symptoms worsen in a moving car (especially when reading), it could be due to motion sensitivity where your brain struggles to sync visual and balance signals. 📌 Solution: Avoid reading in moving vehicles. Try sitting in the front seat and focus on the horizon. ⸻ ✅ 6. Early Presbyopia (if 38+ years old) • If you’re approaching your 40s, even if you see well now, your near focusing power might be reducing subtly, causing headaches when you strain to read. 📌 Solution: A proper near vision and accommodation test can confirm this. ⸻ ✅ 7. Sinus-related or Migraine Headaches • Eye strain may not always originate from the eyes. Sinus pressure or light-triggered migraines can mimic eye-related headaches. 📌 Solution: If you notice other symptoms like nausea, light sensitivity, or pressure around the eyes or forehead, consult a general physician or neurologist. ⸻ 🌟 What You Should Do: 1. Get a comprehensive eye checkup, not just a basic vision test. Mention these specific symptoms. 2. Include: • Retinoscopy + subjective refraction • Binocular vision evaluation • Dry eye tests (Tear breakup time, Schirmer’s test) 3. Track your symptoms — time of day, triggers (reading, car, screen), and duration. 4. Consider a cervical spine and posture assessment if required
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Get yourself an eye consultation firstly
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You may need the glasses for long distance vision, but for that complete checkup is required.. long screen hours may mimic the sane thing.. kindly connect for the details
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Please consult local ophthalmologist for complete eye examination
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Please consult
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Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns
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