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What causes nearsightedness/farsightedness and can laptop computer use cause one?

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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Eye shape: The shape of your eye ball is the cause of near- and far-sightedness. This is genetic and won't be effected by computer use.

Answered 7/5/2012

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