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Eye muscle strain

Eye muscle strain: Introduction

Eye muscle strain: An eye disorder caused by strain on the eye muscles. The eyes become tired when being used intensely such as occurs when working on the computer, driving or reading, long periods of time straining to see in dim light or extremely bright lights. Eye refraction problems can also cause eye strain. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Eye muscle strain is available below.

Symptoms of Eye muscle strain

• Fatigue
• Red eyes
• Sore eyes
• Tired eyes
• Itchy eyes
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Treatments for Eye muscle strain

• Resting the eyes usually resolves the problem unless there is an underlying vision problem such as a refractive error
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Home Diagnostic Testing

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Alternative Treatments for Eye muscle strain

Alternative treatments or home remedies that have been listed in various sources as possibly beneficial for Eye muscle strain may include:

• Sunglasses
• Rest
• Blink often
• Focus on distant objects
• Cool moist washcloth
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Causes of Eye muscle strain

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More information about causes of Eye muscle strain:

• Eye muscle strain as a symptom

Eye muscle strain: Undiagnosed Conditions

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  • Diabetic Neuropathy -- Undiagnosed
  • Peripheral Neuropathy -- Undiagnosed
  • Multiple Sclerosis -- Undiagnosed
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Misdiagnosis and Eye muscle strain

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Eye muscle strain: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Eye muscle strain: Animations

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Eye muscle strain: Broader Related Topics

• Eye and vision conditions
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• Muscle conditions
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