Definitions for eyestrain

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eyestrain eye·strain

Spelling: [ahy-streyn]

IPA: /ˈaɪˌstreɪn/

Eyestrain is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 622 anagrams from letters in eyestrain (aeeinrsty).

Definitions for eyestrain

noun

1. a sensation of discomfort produced in the eyes by their excessive or improper use:

Origin of eyestrain

First recorded in 1870-75; eye + strain¹

Examples for eyestrain

He, therefore, constantly tries to improve it by changing the tension of his ciliary muscles, and so brings on eyestrain.

In spite of almost constant illness brought about by eyestrain, he accomplished more than most well men have done.

Then eyestrain and headache and a touch of fever followed, and I cast about for means to ameliorate my bodily ills.