Asthenopia Definition
ăsthə-nōpē-ə
noun
A strained condition of the eyes, often with headache, dizziness, etc.
Webster's New World
Weakness or fatigue of the eyes, usually accompanied by headache and dimming of vision.
American Heritage Medicine
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.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
Origin of Asthenopia
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asthenia (“loss of strength”) + -opia (“relating to the eyes”)
From Wiktionary
asthen(ia) –opia
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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