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dennis08 · 08-26-2007, 09:43 PM

Can you develop bad vision by reading a substantial amount of material over a long period of time? If so how long would it take? Also what is worse on the eyes a computer or a book?

Zukin · 08-26-2007, 10:32 PM

Myopia can be caused by too much of something called "nearwork." You can read more about some of the theories at this Wikipedia page:

Myopia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I think computer work may be worse than looking at books, but you might want to talk to an eye doctor to see if that's true or not.

openeyes · 08-26-2007, 10:33 PM

Reading doesn't harm the eyes, but a computer screen will tire them more quickly than a book, as will reading a book in dim versus bright light.

Myths About Vision Loss and Blindness

Addict · 08-27-2007, 12:07 AM

^Yea, I'm really believing this site:

Quote:

Myth: You can weir your eyes out by using them too much.
Fact: You cannot wear your eyes out by using them. Cutting down on reading or close work, will not help or harm your eyesight.

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