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Xin · 08-27-2007, 07:06 AM

I'm very short-sighted and have to use the computer A LOT to work; this meaning I can be in front of it for more than 10 hours a day.

I'm definitely worried about if this heavy use of the computer will affect my eyes on any way. Reading on the internet suggests that besides eye-strain, there's not much risk to it; yet, I read some studies that suggest short-sight+heavy computer use = glaucoma.

Anyone here informed about this? I'm only 17, and if there's anything I'm scared to death is getting my vision to worsen.

So, is it safe to use the computer so much?

08-27-2007, 07:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Xin Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 84	Eyesight and computer use I'm very short-sighted and have to use the computer A LOT to work; this meaning I can be in front of it for more than 10 hours a day. I'm definitely worried about if this heavy use of the computer will affect my eyes on any way. Reading on the internet suggests that besides eye-strain, there's not much risk to it; yet, I read some studies that suggest short-sight+heavy computer use = glaucoma. Anyone here informed about this? I'm only 17, and if there's anything I'm scared to death is getting my vision to worsen. So, is it safe to use the computer so much?