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Tired eyes: what to note and when to get help
Eyes that feel heavy, achy or worn out, often late in the day or after long stretches of close work.
Get urgent care straight away forsudden double vision, sudden loss or dimming of vision, a suddenly drooping eyelid, new flashes or a curtain across your vision, a painful red eye, or any eye injury. Call your local emergency number or go to an emergency department. More warning signs.
What to write down
A few notes each time it happens make an appointment more useful, especially when it comes and goes.
- When it starts and how long it lasts
- Hours at a screen or reading that day
- How you slept the night before
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Information, not medical adviceOcufuse is a journal. It isn't intended to diagnose, treat or monitor any condition. Talk to your eye care professional about your own eyes.
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