ASTHENOPIA
eyestrain, asthenopia
(noun) a tiredness of the eyes caused by prolonged close work by a person with an uncorrected vision problem
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
asthenopia (uncountable)
An ophthalmological condition that manifests itself through nonspecific symptoms such as fatigue, red eyes, eye strain, pain in or around the eyes, blurred vision, headache and occasional double vision.
Synonyms
• eyestrain
Anagrams
• asiphonate
Source: Wiktionary
As`the*no"pi*a, n. Etym: [Gr.
Definition: Weakness of sight. Quain.
– As`the*nop"ic, a.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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