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eyestrain
eyestrain [  strayn ]


noun 
Definition:
 
tiredness or irritation in eyes: tiredness or irritation in the eyes caused, e.g., by an uncorrected visual defect or by prolonged close work. It is not recognized as a medical condition by ophthalmologists.
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