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Suggest Remedy For Redness And Irritation In The Eye

Hi, i am a computer science student and i have been spending almost all day working on my laptop for the last 10 days.last night i noticed redness in my left eye,applied cold compress,but it has not cleared up.there is a slight irritation and no discharge.
Mon, 6 Jul 2015
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it is computer vision syndrome. main cause is dry eye due to lack of blinking. glare of computer also effect. apply artificial tear drop like refresh eye tear drop, use anti glare specs. take break in between and look outside and blink.
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Suggest Remedy For Redness And Irritation In The Eye

it is computer vision syndrome. main cause is dry eye due to lack of blinking. glare of computer also effect. apply artificial tear drop like refresh eye tear drop, use anti glare specs. take break in between and look outside and blink.