as·the·no·pi·a ( s th -n  p -)n. Weakness or fatigue of the eyes, usually accompanied by headache and dimming of vision. [asthen(ia) + -opia.] as the·nopic (-n p k) adj. |
asthenopia [ˌæsθɪˈnəʊpɪə]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) a technical name for eyestrain
[from New Latin, from Greek asthenēs weak (from a-1 + sthenos strength) + ōps eye]
asthenopic [ˌæsθɪˈnɒpɪk] adj
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| Noun | 1. | asthenopia - a tiredness of the eyes caused by prolonged close work by a person with an uncorrected vision problem fatigue, tiredness, weariness - temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work; "he was hospitalized for extreme fatigue"; "growing fatigue was apparent from the decline in the execution of their athletic skills"; "weariness overcame her after twelve hours and she fell asleep" |
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