Disease or Syndrome
asthenopia
as·the·no·pi·a [ as-thuh-noh-pee-uh ]
Subclass of:
Disorder of eye
Definitions related to asthenopia:
  • Eye strain, i.e., a feeling of fatigue or discomfort of the eyes related to 'overuse' of the eyes in activities such as reading or working at the computer and often accompanied by lacrimation or headache.
    Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)
    The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
  • Term generally used to describe complaints related to refractive error, ocular muscle imbalance, including pain or aching around the eyes, burning and itchiness of the eyelids, ocular fatigue, and headaches.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • Eyestrain is a common condition that occurs when your eyes get tired from intense use, such as while driving long distances or staring at computer screens and other digital devices.
    Mayo Clinic
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  • Asthenopia, condition in which the eyes are weak and tire easily. It may be brought on by disorders in any of the various complicated functions involved in the visual act. Imbalance between the muscles that keep the eyes parallel leads to fatigue in the constant effort to prevent double vision....
    Encyclopedia Britannica
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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