If you have any eye discomfort caused by looking at something for a long time, you can call it eye strain. Although eye strain can be annoying, it usually is not serious and goes away once you rest your eyes. In some cases, signs and symptoms of eye strain are a sign of an underlying eye condition that needs treatment.

How long does a eye strain last?

How Long Can Digital Eye Strain Last? Unfortunately it doesn't take long to develop digital eye strain, and after a couple of hours spent in front of the screen, you can get 1 hour or more of eye strain.

Can eye strain heal on its own?

The physician may also do a physical exam to look for muscle imbalance, uncorrected refractive errors (nearsightedness or farsightedness) and other issues with the eye itself. Most times, eye strain will disappear on its own. In those cases you do not need to see your physician.