Visual fatigue and presbyopia are eye conditions that impair vision. However, although they seem similar, they are not the same thing.<\/p>\n
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Visual fatigue or asthenopia<\/strong> is an increasingly common problem in ophthalmology. The excessive and prolonged use of electronic devices nowadays causes strain on the visual system, mainly when you look closely or adjust your focus for long periods of time. This is called accommodative asthenopia.<\/p>\n In other words, the closer you look at something, the harder your eyes work, causing itching, redness and even headaches. If you spend an average of 8 hours a day in front of a screen <\/strong>and add to that the hours you spend on your mobile phone, it is normal to experience symptoms of visual fatigue. This is why specialists recommend wearing appropriate corrective lenses<\/strong> if necessary, as well as resting your eyes for a few minutes<\/strong> and looking into the distance every 2-3 hours.<\/p>\n Another major symptom is dry eyes, as your blink rate is slower. Using eye drops<\/strong> and reducing the brightness of your screens can help alleviate this.<\/p>\n In addition, if you suffer from any uncorrected refractive error or your accommodative ability is insufficient, as in the case of presbyopia, this visual fatigue will be exacerbated.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n