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I've been getting regular check ups with my eye doctor and my eyes seem fine. can reading or studying a lot cause a detached retina?
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No: Using your eyes to read and study does not increase your chance for retinal detachment. Generic disorders, severe myopia, injury, eye surgery, and probably smoking are among some of the risk factors.
Answered 2/18/2014
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No: Reading or studying will not induce a retinal detachment.
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