Digital Eye Strain
Ophthalmology Diya•Gender: Female•Age: 16 years (Pediatric)• Chronicity: 8 months
Presenting Complaints & History
- Dull ache behind the eyes and forehead during study
- Dryness, itching, and mild redness after online classes
- Difficulty focusing between near and distant objects
- Frequent neck and shoulder muscle stiffness
Clinical Assessment
High school student presenting with digital eye strain (asthenopia) linked to prolonged screen study and poor lighting.
Diagnostic Investigations: Refractive check normal; eye muscle convergence test showed mild weakness.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Constitutional treatment to tone ciliary eye muscles, reduce accommodation strain, and calm headaches.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Ruta Graveolens and Physostigma
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Optimizing desk lighting, keeping screens 20 inches away, ciliary muscle exercises, and screen-free study breaks.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 4 months- Complete resolution of ciliary headaches and forehead ache
- Resolved dry eyes, itching, and redness after classes
- Improved visual focusing flexibility and muscle convergence
- Restored school study comfort without neck stiffness
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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