Unbearable headache and dry eyes when watching displays

MartinK

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Joined : Feb 2018

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Posted 3/12/2021 5:50 PM (GMT 0)

Hi all,
I am facing long-term forehead pain and pressure, lost months is chronic, also dry and burning eyes.
Its caused by displays - TV, mobilephones, laptops...but two ophthalmologist doesn't see any problems with my eyes.
And 3 physioterapeuts they couldn't help me exercise with my cervical spine.

I dont know what to do :-( I work on PC in bed, because last 2 years I suffer with severe ME/CFS.

Does anyone have experience with this? It's unbearable and working on a PC is one of the few things I can do :-(

Thank you for some tips!
Martin

straydog

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Posted 3/12/2021 6:46 PM (GMT 0)

Hi MartinK, sorry to read you are having such problems. Have you tried cutting back on your screen time? Since you've been checked out by two drs, my only thought would be to consider buying some computer glasses to help with the glare of the screens. Some people claim this helps.

Take care.

Sherrine

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Joined : Apr 2005

Posts : 18467

Posted 3/12/2021 7:10 PM (GMT 0)

Hi, Martin! Susie is right about the computer glasses. They do help a lot. You also can buy over the counter eye drops to help keep your eyes moist and of course over the counter pain medications to help with the headache. Below is a good link describing what you are saying is happening to you and gives good suggestions as to how you can help yourself. Feel better!

https://www.healthline.com/health/eye-strain-headache#treatment

Sherrine

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