Brief Answer:
Eye strain

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX thanks for coming to HealthCareMagic. What you seem to be siffering from is eye strain. Eye fatigue or eye strain is a common and annoying condition. The symptoms include tired, itching, and burning eyes.

Eye fatigue is rarely a serious condition. Common sense precautions at home, work, and outdoors may help prevent or reduce eye fatigue.

But sometimes eye fatigue is a sign of an underlying condition that may need medical treatment. If eye fatigue persists despite taking simple precautions, see your doctor. This is especially important if your eye fatigue is associated with headaches or with eye problems such as:

- Discomfort
- Double vision
- Significant change in vision

Causes of Eye Fatigue

Any activity that requires intense use of the eyes -- such as extended amounts of driving or reading -- can cause eye fatigue. These include extended periods of:

- Reading
- Writing
- Driving

Exposure to bright light or straining to see in dim light can also cause eye fatigue.

One of the most common causes of eye fatigue is staring for long periods at digital devices such as:

- Computer screens
- Smartphones
- Video games

This type of eye fatigue or eye strain is sometimes known as computer vision syndrome. It affects about 50%-90% of computer workers.

Here are things you can do to minimize the eye strain

Make changes to your computer screen, such as:

- Place the screen 20-26 inches away from your eyes and a little below eye level.
- Regularly clean off dust and fingerprints from the screen. Smudges on the screen can reduce contrast and increase problems with glare and reflections.
- Choose screens that tilt and swivel.
- Consider using a glare filter over your screen

Make changes to your work environment, such as:

- Change lighting to reduce glare and harsh reflections.
- Use an adjustable chair.
- Place a document holder next to your computer screen.

Make changes to your work habits, such as:

- Try the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, look away about 20 feet in front of you for 20 seconds.
- Post a note that says "Blink" on the computer as a reminder.
- Take regular breaks from computer work.

Take care of your eyes with these steps:

- Apply a washcloth soaked in warm water to tired, dry eyes (with eyes closed).
- Use artificial tears to refresh your eyes when they feel dry.
- To help prevent dry eyes while working indoors, use an air cleaner to filter dust and a humidifier to add moisture to the air.

I hope this helps.
Vinay

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