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Asthenopia

Description:

Asthenopia, also known as eye strain, refers to a condition characterized by discomfort or fatigue in the eyes caused by prolonged use, especially during activities that require focused vision.

This dictionary entry provides information on the various senses and usages of asthenopia, including its popular and local contexts.

Examples:

Sense: Eye Discomfort

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The feeling of discomfort or fatigue experienced in the eyes due to extended usage.

Example Sentence: After hours of staring at the computer screen without breaks, she developed asthenopia and had to rest her eyes.

Sense: Eye Strain

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The condition of eye discomfort resulting from overuse or intense focusing, causing headaches and blurry vision.

Example Sentence: The prolonged reading session without proper lighting contributed to his asthenopia, leading to a splitting headache.

Sense: Fatigue from Eye Use

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The general tiredness or strain experienced in the eyes after continuous and demanding visual tasks.

Example Sentence: The intricate drawings required constant focus, resulting in a feeling of asthenopia that left him mentally exhausted.

Sense: Eyestrain-related Discomfort

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describes anything relating to or causing fatigue, discomfort, or strain in the eyes.

Example Sentence: The bright monitor emitted asthenopic light, contributing to his eye discomfort after long hours at work.

Sense: Locally Known as "Tired Eyes"

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: A colloquial term, widely used in the community, to describe the condition of eye fatigue or discomfort.

Example Sentence: The locals referred to the eye fatigue experienced at the end of the harvest season as "tired eyes" or asthenopia.