How to Relieve Your Eye Strain Headaches

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Painful headaches can really put a damper on the active lifestyle you would like to 
have. If your headache is the result of digital eye strain, your first step should be to 
reduce your exposure to television and devices such as computers, tablets and smart 
phones.

Symptoms of Eye Strain

Painful headaches are often the result of eye strain, but you will need to identify the 
symptoms correctly in order to treat the problem effectively. While a specific 
diagnosis of eye strain cannot be made by an ophthalmologist, eyes that feel tired, 
painful headaches and blurred vision are common symptoms.

Ways to Reduce Eye Strain

Computers and other digital devices are a large part of our modern life. You may 
work at a job requiring hours of staring at a computer screen, but you can limit your 
exposure by taking regular breaks. You can also increase the resolution and text size 
on your computer screen to improve readability, and you can try closing your eyes 
briefly while massaging your temples. Break up your work time by standing, 
stretching your neck, back and limbs and walking around a bit.

Get Glasses or Update Your Prescription

While eyestrain and the resulting headaches can be caused by stress, lack of sleep 
or over-exposure to digital devices, you may also need glasses or a change of your 
current prescription if you already have corrective eyewear. Regular checkups with 
an ophthalmologist is important since most people experience vision changes as they 
age.

Eyestrain headaches can be very annoying and painful, but you can reduce how 
often they occur by identifying and eliminating the reasons you are affected by them. 
You can relax and enjoy life more once your headaches are relieved.

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