Asthenopia: meaning, definitions and examples

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asthenopia

 

[ รฆsหˆฮธษ›nษ™piษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

visual discomfort

Asthenopia, commonly known as eye strain, refers to a group of symptoms related to visual discomfort that occur after prolonged use of the eyes. It often manifests as fatigue, discomfort, or headaches, especially in activities like reading or using digital devices. Asthenopia is not a specific condition but rather a collection of symptoms that can impact quality of life and productivity.

Synonyms

eye strain, visual discomfort, visual fatigue.

Examples of usage

  • After staring at the computer screen all day, I experienced symptoms of asthenopia.
  • Sufferers of asthenopia often report blurred vision and tired eyes.
  • Proper lighting can help reduce the risk of developing asthenopia during reading.

Translations

Translations of the word "asthenopia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น astenopia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเฅเคฅเฅ‡เคจเฅ‹เคชเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Asthenopie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ astenopia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐัั‚ะตะฝะพะฟั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ astenopia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใ‚นใƒ†ใƒŽใƒ”ใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท asthรฉnopie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ astenopรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท astenopi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„์Šคํ…Œ๋…ธํ”ผ์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃุณูŠุชู†ูˆุจูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ astenopie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ astenopia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ง†่ง‰็–ฒๅŠณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ astenopija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ astenรณpรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัั‚ะตะฝะพะฟะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒœแƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ astenopiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ astenopรญa

Etymology

The term 'asthenopia' comes from the Greek words 'astheneo' meaning 'to be weak' and 'opsis' meaning 'vision'. The term began to be used in the medical field in the late 19th century as the use of text and other visual tasks became more prevalent among the public. As more people began using machines and engaging in prolonged close-up tasks, eye strain became a recognized issue, leading to the coining of terms like asthenopia. The concept of asthenopia gained prominence with the rise of the printing press and the gradual shift toward a more literate society, necessitating innovations in visual ergonomics.