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Are you glued to your computers, laptops, handphones, television all day long? You might be impacted by digital fatigue. This type of visual fatigue can set in as quickly as 2 hours. It results in physical discomfort of the eye after prolonged exposure to a digital screen.
What are some of the signs of Digital Fatigue?
- Sore, tired, irritated eyes
- Difficulty focusing
- Dry or watery eyes
- Blurred vision
- Sensitivity to light
How is Digital Fatigue diagnosed in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
1. Liver, Heart Fire Excess
(More common among working adults, teenagers, students):
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- Redness in the eyes
- Tired or painful eyes
- Bitterness in the mouth
- Tension headaches
- Insomnia
- Vivid dreams
- Raised blood pressure
- Constipation
- Palpitations
- Overworked
- Stress
- Easily agitated
- Extreme thirst
2. Liver, Heart Fire Excess
(More common among elderly):
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- Blurred vision
- Sore and tired eyes
- Difficulty focusing
- Watery Eyes
- Sensitive to light
- Dizziness
- Thirst
- Ringing in the ears
- Chronic lower back weakness
- Balding
- Night sweats
- Weak knees
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Article by Physician Leong Weizhen (Founder of Oriental Remedies Group, Singapore), a registered Tradition Chinese Medicine Physician.
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