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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