What is this?
Tired eyes and headaches can be related to prolonged near work, screen use, an outdated or unsuitable correction, dry eye, or focusing and binocular-vision issues.
SYMPTOM & VISION
Headache and tired eyes
Visual strain, screen use and unsuitable correction can contribute, but other causes are possible.
Possible explanations
- Symptoms often increase after long periods of reading or screen work.
- An appropriate prescription and comfortable viewing distance can matter.
- Breaks may reduce strain, but persistent symptoms deserve assessment.
What may be assessed?
Assessment may include refraction, eye alignment/binocular function, focusing, the ocular surface and general eye health.
When to seek urgent help
A new severe headache with neurological symptoms, double vision or sudden visual change is not suitable for routine online screening and needs medical assessment.