i have picked up reading again and my eyes hurt really bad after reading only 10 or 15 pages? whats up?
2007-12-29 15:54:47 · 27 answers · asked by z000z 3 in Health ➔ Optical
i was thinking about glasses too but its weird because i can see everything very clearly so why would i need glasses and why would i be straining my eyes?
2007-12-29 15:58:46 · update #1
"...i can see everything very clearly so why would i need glasses "
That's the key point.
Because glasses can often help with other things than sharpness, including fatigue symptoms.
Your symptoms raise two obvious optical possibilities.
Long-sight, hyperopia...
Being optically underpowered, hyperopic eyes require the use of reading focus reserves to achieve clear vision.
This often happens habitually with no conscious awareness or visual difficulty.
But on turning to reading with some proportion of the muscle refocussing, "accommodation", already assigned, "used up", the eyes perform at near like ones much older than they are. if this causes no problem, it is no problem.
But if it causes tiredness or fatigue, the answer is +ve RX glasses to take the distance load, freeing up the natural reading ability for its proper job, closework.
The glasses might be useful all the time, or just for closework.
Alternately, there could be a problem with the coordination of the eyes. If they are having trouble maintaining alignment at near without fatigue (convergence deficiency, convergence excess), eye exercises or glasses with prisms may be of considerable benefit, without touching the *focus* of the eyes at all.
Any which way, a proper check to see what's going on is, I suggest, indicated.
Even if the doctor/optometrist suggests glasses, you're not committed. You can always not take the advice!
2007-12-29 20:00:53 · answer #1 · answered by Pedestal 42 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eyes Hurt After Reading
2017-01-18 05:49:47 · answer #2 · answered by whetstone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you dont have a problem with being able to read the words, and can see clearly, but your eyes just hurt, you could be straining them. I know sometimes when Im on the computer at work all day, and then come home and read, my eyes can hurt just from the strain. If you are really having problems with your eyes hurting frequently, see an eye doctor.
2007-12-29 16:06:23 · answer #3 · answered by autumn wolf 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Was the lighting okay? Were you staring into the book and not blinking? When I read at night my eyes start getting this burning feeling. So take a break between pages and have a glass of water next to you. It helps, and good for you that you read! ;)
And I hope your eyes aren't severely hurt...
2007-12-29 15:59:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jes looks like he's been reading too much....he's squinting...
Are you reading at night? It could be your tired.
Dim light can strain your eyes...its good to have medium lighting when reading...not bright...just medium.
I suggest getting your eyes checked by a professional optometrist to get the answers and then see if you need glasses or contacts....I dont suggest getting the answer here as you cannot be properly tested and might not get the right answer.
2007-12-29 16:01:32 · answer #5 · answered by Irvine Wolf 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well, my eyes get really tired and even sore after reading, usually i read for about three or so hours a day, very often more than that, sometimes all at once, plus i have the bad habit of reading in poor light, so my sore eyes (and probable future need of reading glasses) is because of reading too much. if you didn't read before this then it's probably because you're just not used to reading for any length of time, you can try having your eyes checked but it might just go away as you get used to reading more.
btw people feel free to e-mail me, i like to talk about books and reading!
2007-12-29 16:00:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It might be because there is not much light. Try turning more lights on! If that doesn't work, then try closing your eyes every few seconds. I mean just close them for 3 seconds because it might be because your focus is too strong and your eye can't take it. If all fails, it's possible you need glasses, unless your reading a book with really small words. In that case, maybe your eyes can't really focus on the words and they keep getting mixed up with the other words and then you lose focus! Good Luck!
2007-12-29 16:01:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I agree with "Me". You probably need glasses. You should see an ophthalmoligist for a complete eye exam. Is there enough light? That could also cause eye strain.
2007-12-29 15:58:22 · answer #8 · answered by Lin 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
See an eye doctor. It's likely that you need glasses...:( Sorry
2007-12-29 15:57:22 · answer #9 · answered by stephie_00 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See an "eye doctor". It may be something as simple as needing corrective lenses (glasses) or something more serious. In any case, don't mess with it!
2007-12-29 15:58:06 · answer #10 · answered by Taylor's Dad 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋