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Eye strain

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John C Hagan III, MD, FACS - Ophthalmology

Discover Vision Centers Kansas City - MO

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Eye strain

by WarriorOfThePeople3, Jul 19, 2008 10:22PM

Hi it feels like my eyes are very strained and dry. i was wondering if astigmatism can cause both? also i know that we do not notice our nose when we see but since yesterday i feel like my vision also focuses on my nose when i am looking straight ahead causing my eye strain. is there anything that causes this or is it that im doing it by thinking about it too much?

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by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS

, Jul 19, 2008 10:24PM

1. No astigmatism would not cause that.
2. Can't tell, you need to see an eye MD for a comprehensive medical eye exam.

JCH MD

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by WarriorOfThePeople3, Jul 20, 2008 02:24PM

Would you recommend an optpmetrist or ophthamologist? Do you know of any condition that would cause this?

by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS

, Jul 20, 2008 11:57PM

Eye MD = Ophthalmologist that's what you need to see. Look for the MD degree after the name.

Many condiditons might cause this most not serious (need for glasses, dry eyes).

JCH MD

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