{"id":20643,"date":"2023-11-01T10:40:54","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T14:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/why-do-my-eyes-feel-heavy\/"},"modified":"2024-07-31T03:29:51","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T07:29:51","slug":"why-do-my-eyes-feel-heavy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/pl\/blog\/eye-care\/why-do-my-eyes-feel-heavy\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do my Eyes Feel Heavy: Understand the Causes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Heavy eyes are a common eye condition.<br><br>It doesn\u2019t have any long-term consequences but can be unpleasant and aggravating.<br><br>The major cause of eyestrain is extended screen time on digital devices without taking any breaks.<br><br>Almost 2 out of 3 Americans experience eye strain after using a digital device.<br><br>A survey by AOA found that digital eye strain is prevalent in teenagers affecting about 80% of children.<br><br>To learn more, keep reading this article, as it will provide comprehensive information on the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/blog\/eye-care\/why-do-my-eyes-feel-heavy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"causes of heavy eyes\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">causes of heavy eyes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0b91ccc0 gb-headline-text\" id=\"long-screen-time\">Long screen time<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Prolonged use of digital devices is one of the most common causes of eye strain.<br><br>The eyestrain caused due to looking at digital devices for a longer duration is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoa.org\/healthy-eyes\/eye-and-vision-conditions\/computer-vision-syndrome?sso=y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Computer Vision Syndrome<\/a> or digital eye strain.<br><br>Around 50-90 percent of people, who work with computers daily, can experience eye strain.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#7a1312;border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#AD4645;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px\">Ostrze\u017cenie<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px\">The risk of developing <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/blog\/eye-care\/computer-vision-syndrome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Computer Vision Syndrome\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Computer Vision Syndrome<\/a> is highest for those who stare at a computer screen for longer than two hours continuously each day.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Prolonged screen time on a computer can make your eyes feel heavy and tired if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blink less while looking at a digital device screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use devices for extended periods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View the device screen from less than ideal distance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use digital devices that have glare or reflection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read from devices with poor contrast between the text and the background<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/eyestrain\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20372397\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">cases<\/a>, uncorrected vision or eye muscle imbalance can worsen the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-72c9eb4e gb-headline-text\" id=\"less-blinking\">Less blinking<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Dry-eye-1024x536.webp\" alt=\" klasa=\"wp-image-2846\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">eyepain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your eyes may feel tired due to a decrease in blinking.<br><br>Blinking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/eyestrain\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20372397\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">helps<\/a> redistribute and replenish the tear layer, which is responsible for smoothening the cornea surface and sharpening the vision.<br><br>But with less blinking, the eye is more exposed to air and evaporation. This can create holes in the tear layer leading to an irregular surface and blurred vision, causing the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Your reading speed decreases because you can\u2019t see very well, which requires prolonged reading and visual fatigue \u2014 beginning the cycle again.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/profiles\/details\/esen-akpek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Esen Karamursel Akpek<\/a>, MD<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1e1f40dc gb-headline-text\" id=\"exposure-to-bright-lights\">Exposure to bright lights<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Bright lighting makes it hard to see objects on your screen.<br><br>If you look at a bright light for a longer time, the retina\u2019s light-sensing cells become overstimulated.&nbsp;<br><br>They <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gersteineye.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/how-does-bright-light-affect-your-vision\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">release<\/a> massive amounts of signaling chemicals which can injure the back of your eye.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a05c3ad9 gb-headline-text\" id=\"other-eye-conditions\">Other eye conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Eye strain can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.essilorindia.com\/vision\/eye-problems\/eye-strain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">worsen<\/a> for people having other eye conditions, such as Astigmatism, Myopia, or Hyperopia.<br><br>Astigmatism is an eye condition that causes blurry vision.<br><br>When performing visual tasks like reading, driving, or using a computer, your eyes constantly adjust to achieve a sharp image.<br><br>If you have Astigmatism, you can not do that, which can lead to eye fatigue or strain.<br><br>Myopia (nearsightedness) occurs when you can not see objects clearly that are far from you.<br><br>If it is not treated, it can also cause eye strain.<br><br>Hyperopia (farsightedness) is an eye condition in which you can see distant objects more clearly than close ones.<br><br>Thus eyes feel tired after long hours of near work.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f5abcb06 gb-headline-text\" id=\"near-work-for-long-periods\">Near work for long periods<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/eye-pain-causes-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"causes of eye pain\" class=\"wp-image-3034\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">eye pain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing strenuous work up close for extended periods is one of the major causes of eye strain.<br><br>When we focus on near objects for a longer duration, it elongates our eyeballs. This prevents our eyes from bending the light the way they should.<br><br>This elongation can increase nearsightedness which is one of the causes of eye strain.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#075380;border-radius:7px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#3A86B3;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px\">Recommended Read :<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px\">\nRead <a href=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/blog\/eye-care\/techniques-for-eye-strain-relief\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearing Your Vision: Tips and Techniques for Eye Strain Relief<\/a> to learn ways to relieve your eyestrain.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8d4f68ea gb-headline-text\" id=\"takeaway\">Na wynos<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Your eyes feel heavy and tired from intense use.<br><br>Daily activities, such as reading, using digital devices, and driving for long periods without resting your eyes, are the major causes of heavy eyes.<br><br>Your eye strain can increase if you have underlying eye conditions such as Myopia, Astigmatism, or Hyperopia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4b351543 gb-headline-text\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Cz\u0119sto zadawane pytania<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1676605601389\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Why do my eyes feel strained?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Your eyes can feel strained for several reasons, including reading without a pause, using digital devices for longer durations, being exposed to glare or bright lights, driving long distances without taking breaks, and straining to see in very dim light.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1676605616231\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Can eye strain cause dizziness?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes. If you have mis misalignment between your eyes or are tired, your brain has difficulty creating a clear image. This strains our brains and can lead to dizziness.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1676605640125\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How can I stop my eyes from being heavy?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>To stop your eyes from being heavy, you can try to make some changes to your daily habits, such as taking occasional breaks to rest your eyes. You may need to take the treatments if your eyestrain is due to an underlying eye condition.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1676605762990\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What does eye fatigue feel like?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>If you have eye fatigue, your eyes can feel sore, tired, itchy, or burning. You can sometimes suffer headaches, blurred or double vision, and sore neck, shoulders, or back.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#cbcac8;border-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#E5E4E2;border-color:#ffffff;color:#36454F;border-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;\"><strong>Cytaty:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"WowRx\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">WowRx<\/a> Pisz\u0105c nasze artyku\u0142y, korzystamy wy\u0142\u0105cznie z wysokiej jako\u015bci \u017ar\u00f3de\u0142. Prosimy o zapoznanie si\u0119 z nasz\u0105 <a href=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/content-information-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">polityka dotycz\u0105ca tre\u015bci informacyjnych<\/a> aby dowiedzie\u0107 si\u0119 wi\u0119cej o tym, jak dbamy o rzetelno\u015b\u0107 i wiarygodno\u015b\u0107 naszych tre\u015bci.<\/div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/eyestrain\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20372397\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">mayoclinic.org<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essilorindia.com\/vision\/eye-problems\/eye-strain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">essilorindia.com<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.center4research.org\/digital-screens-eye-strain-blue-light-glasses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">center4research.org<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/eyestrain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">hopkinsmedicine.org<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heavy eyes are a common eye condition. 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