Asthenope

/ˈæsθənəˌpoʊp/ noun

Definition

A person who suffers from asthenopia; someone experiencing weakness in the eyes or vision.

Etymology

From Greek 'asthenos' (weak) + 'ops' (eye), literally meaning weak-eyed or someone with weak vision.

Kelly Says

Before eyeglasses became common, people with vision strain from reading were called 'asthenopes'—the term captures how weak and tired the eyes felt after hours of close work by candlelight.

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